Cross-cultural examination and validation of Questionnaires on Perceptions of Informal Care (VAL-CRC1)

What is this Study about?

Have you ever wondered how people feel and think about caregiving for older adults? Our study explores these beliefs and attitudes about unpaid (informal) caregiving for older adults in Canada. Participants will answer questions in an Online Survey that takes approximately 30 minutes.

The data will be analyzed and published in aggregated forms of anonymized data. The findings will help to understand and highlight the Canadian society’s beliefs and attitudes about informal care for older adults and provide a new basis for improving support for caregivers and the people they care for.

What Will Happen in This Study?

In this 30-minute online Qualtrics survey, participants will be asked to answer questions about beliefs and attitudes about informal caregiving for older adults, their caregiving activity, their health and well-being and provide information about themselves (e.g., age, gender). By providing an email address, participants can enter into a draw to win 1 of 5 $50 Walmart gift cards. Internet access is required to participate. If you are interested in participating, please click on the link to take the survey: https://brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01bW5ZQ8Xs9Up8i

 

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

- Are between 18 and 95 years of age

- Are currently an unpaid caregiver to a relative or friend who is aged 60 years or older

- Have been providing care or support for at least 6 months or longer

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