Comparison of parents of children and the elderly in a rural community.
A comparison of parents and the elderly on three variables--support, depression, and satisfaction are presented. The subjects were 201 elderly and 198 parents of children in a rural community. The findings support that the elderly who receive pensions are caring for young children.
Brathwaite
Dollie
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A&M University, College of Nursing, Houston, Texas, USA.
Mogotlane
Sophie
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Fleming
Juanita W
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Magongo
Rejoice
R
Matlakala
Mokgadi
M
Makwetea
Ida
I
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012423:Rural Health; D012944:Social Support; D013019:South Africa; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires