Combining employment and care, and its health effects
The Experiences of Carers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6429136 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Charlotte Dötig (0000-0002-7309-5018, BOKU University), Reka Schweighoffer (0000-0003-4358-2517, FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland), Thomas Geisen (0000-0002-6171-378X, FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland), Karl Krajic (0000-0002-4342-9099, BOKU University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-19 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Care and Caring (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2397-8821 • E-ISSN: 2397-883X |
| Publisher | Bristol University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1332/23978821y2025d000000106 |
| OpenAlex | W4408177831 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
This article presents results from a systematic literature review within the broader research framework of the ‘Combining Employment and Informal Care’ project. It integrates three key perspectives: a methodological emphasis on qualitative studies; a geographical-cultural focus on German-speaking countries; and an exploration of the health effects of combining employment and care. Eight relevant studies were identified. Key issues are: understanding the familial carers’ perceptions of their situation; assessing the impact of combining care and employment on physical, mental and social health; and identifying facilitating or challenging factors in their daily lives. Factors like workplace arrangements and social support networks are found to influence carers’ health outcomes the most. Recognizing the pivotal role of health outcomes, this study underscores the importance of future qualitative research to further comprehend the intricacies of combining employment and care
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Health care · Sociology · Family Support in Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Nursing · Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |