Caregiving and mental well-being: the role of caregivers’ age and insomnia
The results highlight the importance of considering age and insomnia when examining the impact of caregiving on mental well-being. The findings suggest that being a caregiver may have positive effects on mental health, particularly among younger individuals. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and develop targeted interventions for caregivers of different age groups.
Authors
- Lawrence Lam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6183-6854)
Institutions
- Macau University of Science and Technology (MO)
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1482890
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40