Timing of Immigration Effects Asset Change Among Hispanic Caregivers of Older Family Members

TitleTiming of Immigration Effects Asset Change Among Hispanic Caregivers of Older Family Members
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsCadet, TJ, Burke, SLynn, Nedjat-Haiem, FR, Bakk, L, Naseh, M, Grudzien, A, O’Driscoll, J, Alcide, A
JournalJournal of Family and Economic Issues
Volume42
Issue3
Pagination561-572
ISBN Number1573-3475
KeywordsCross-cultural studies, Economics, Hispanic, Immigration, Informal care-giving, Latino/a, mexican american, Relocation and transition
Abstract

Given the cultural value of family in Hispanic culture, older Hispanic immigrants are likely to have family caregivers. This study examined the economic implications of caring for older Hispanic adults regarding non-housing financial wealth over time. Using the 2008, 2010, and 2012 waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and RAND HRS data files, this study compares changes in the non-housing financial wealth between 2008 and 2012 by caregiving and immigration status among Hispanics. This study examined differences in assets between Hispanic caregivers and non-caregivers and more specifically examined the subpopulation of Hispanic caregivers who immigrated prior to and after 1968 as compared to U.S.-born caregivers to better understand the effect of the Immigration and Nationality Amendment Act of 1965 on asset change. Results indicate that caregiving itself did not have a statistically significant association with wealth, but the timing of immigration to the US had a statistically significant correlation (p < .05) with changes in the financial wealth. The findings of this study have implications for policy and program development targeting older adults and caregiving for this population.

DOI10.1007/s10834-020-09719-3
Citation Key11122
PubMed ID33041610
PubMed Central IDPMC7537373