Education

A university-wide survey of caregiving students in the US: Individual differences and associations with emotional and academic adjustment

E. Armstrong-carter, A. T. Panter, et al.

This mixed-methods study by Emma Armstrong-Carter and colleagues uncovers the unique challenges faced by caregiving students at a large US university. With over 7592 surveyed, the research highlights the emotional and academic risks impacting caregivers, particularly women and graduate students, urging universities to enhance their support systems.

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Abstract

This mixed-methods study investigates caregiving undergraduate and graduate students at a large US university. A survey of 7592 students (5.6% identifying as caregivers) revealed that caregivers were disproportionately women, graduate students, part-time, and receiving financial aid. Caregivers for the chronically ill or elderly, but not minors, showed heightened emotional and academic risks, with 3-5 days/week of caregiving linked to lower GPAs and increased caregiving hours associated with higher anxiety and depression. The study underscores the need for US universities to support caregiving students.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 06, 2022

Authors

Emma Armstrong-Carter, A. T. Panter, Bryant Hutson, Elizabeth A. Olson

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