Intergenerational Care and Subjective Well-being: A Study of the Particularities of Ageing Amongst the Indigenous Peoples of Chile.

This empirical study explores intergenerational caregiving and subjective well-being amongst older adults in Indigenous communities in rural Chile. Facing substantial social and economic challenges, these communities depend heavily on cultural traditions and family support systems. Data were collect...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Social Work Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 950 - 973
Autores principales: Valencia-Gálvez, Lorena, Gallardo-Peralta, Lorena, Andrade-Guzmán, Carlos, Rain-Rain, Alicia, Rodriguez-Venegas, Viviana
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Apr2025
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          Valencia-Gálvez, Lorena
          Gallardo-Peralta, Lorena
          Andrade-Guzmán, Carlos
          Rain-Rain, Alicia
          Rodriguez-Venegas, Viviana
        affil: Unitat de Formació i Recerca, Escola Treball Social, Universitat de Barcelona, Edifici Llevant, Barcelona, 08035, Spain
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          Intergenerational Relations Evaluation
          Gerontologic Care Psychosocial Factors
          Psychological Well-Being Evaluation
          Aging Evaluation
          Indigenous Peoples Psychosocial Factors
          Communities Psychosocial Factors
          Rural Areas Psychosocial Factors
          Human
          Chile
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          Female
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Empirical Research
          Cross Sectional Studies
          Pilot Studies
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          Chi Square Test
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          Questionnaires
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          Socioeconomic Factors
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          Family
          Culture
          Personal Satisfaction
          Interpersonal Relations
          Stress, Psychological
          Social Isolation
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          Ethnic Groups
          Social Work
          Health Policy
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      ab: This empirical study explores intergenerational caregiving and subjective well-being amongst older adults in Indigenous communities in rural Chile. Facing substantial social and economic challenges, these communities depend heavily on cultural traditions and family support systems. Data were collected from 1,348 older adults, aged sixty and above, using surveys to assess caregiving practices, intergenerational support and subjective well-being, measured by the Personal Wellbeing Index and the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire. Findings reveal that caregiving is deeply rooted in cultural and historical contexts, with positive aspects such as increased satisfaction and social connectedness, and negative aspects including stress and social isolation. Women predominantly assume caregiving roles, maintaining cultural traditions and supporting family well-being. Notable differences in intergenerational support and subjective well-being were observed based on ethnic group and gender. The implications for social work practice are insightful. The study highlights the need for culturally sensitive social work policies and inclusive strategies that address the well-being of older adults in these communities. Social workers and policymakers must consider cultural nuances and the unique needs of Indigenous populations, taking into account cultural identity, economic conditions and acculturation to develop effective support programmes.
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