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Redressing Inequity in Parent Care Among Siblings
Author(s) -
IngersollDayton Berit,
Neal Margaret B.,
Ha Junghwa,
Hammer Leslie B.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of marriage and family
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.578
H-Index - 159
eISSN - 1741-3737
pISSN - 0022-2445
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2003.00201.x
Subject(s) - equity (law) , sibling , redress , psychology , developmental psychology , sibling relationship , distress , equity theory , inequality , cognition , social psychology , clinical psychology , economics , political science , economic growth , psychiatry , mathematical analysis , mathematics , productivity , law
When inequities occur in the division of labor among adult siblings caring for older parents, conflict may result. This paper uses equity theory as a framework for understanding the processes used by siblings to rectify imbalances in their parental responsibilities. The study is based on a sample of 40 focus group participants who described caregiving relationships among siblings. Consistent with equity theory, these participants used two approaches to redress inequities in their sibling caregiving relationships: requesting behavioral changes from siblings and making cognitive changes. The findings suggest that these two approaches can result in more perceived equity but may also lead to even greater perceived inequity and distress.