Valuing the Contributions of Family Caregivers to the Care Economy

• DOI: 10.1007/s10834-023-09899-8
• Publication Date: 2023-07-04T12:03:01Z
• Authors: Janet Fast; Karen A. Duncan; Norah C. Keating; Choong Kim
• Keywords: Realm; Care work; Dominance (genetics); Unpaid work; Value (mathematics); Contextualization

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to estimate the monetary value Canadians’ family care work, highlight inequalities within sector and place work economy. Using Statistics Canada’s 2018 General Social Survey, we estimated replacement cost 5.7 billion hours respondents’ at between $97.1 $112.7 billion. We used descriptive, backward stepwise regression dominance analyses examine distribution responsibilities among caregivers. Caregivers comprised 22.1% sample (6.8 million Canadians). Living arrangement explained most (81-83%) variance in unpaid followed by generation (14-15%), income (2%) gender (1-2%). These findings provide powerful evidence economic caregivers magnitude their contributions. Monetizing makes it more visible, locates context broader economy establishes its relationship much visible valued realm paid work. This contextualization also responds global action plans resolutions urging governments create systems long-term continuing for people with chronic conditions disabilities rather than imposing sole responsibility on