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Culture, Ethnicity, and Caregiver Stress Among Puerto Ricans

Blanca M. Ramos

University at Albany, State University of New York

This study explored the stress process in a sample of Puerto Ricans (N = 68) caring for older relatives and examined the caregiver role in light of ethnocultural variables. Focus groups were conducted in Spanish in community settings. Six broad, open-ended questions asked about (a) caregiving stressors, (b) appraisal of these stressors, and (c) coping. Participants were primarily women of low socioeconomic status and acculturation. Ethnocultural factors appeared to shape the qualitative nature of the stress process. The practice of traditional familism norms of filial responsibility appeared to be especially challenging, given the multiple stressors associated with ethnic minority status. The role of the family as a support system was not clear. Fatalism and religion appeared to greatly influence appraisal and coping. Catholic and Pentecostal differences were noted in attitudes about stressors and coping strategies. Suggestions for applying findings to practice are presented. Implications for research and policy are discussed.

Key Words: family caregiving • Puerto Rican elders • caregiver stress • Latinos

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 23, No. 4, 469-486 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0733464804271281
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