ILTCCABC is pleased to share a University of British Columbia research opportunity seeking participants for an older men’s spousal caregiving study exploring the experiences of men who provide care for a spouse or partner.
Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study aims to better understand how aging, caregiving, masculinities and mental health intersect in the lives of older male spousal caregivers.
Listening to and learning from the lived experiences of residents, families and caregivers is an important part of informing conversations and decisions about the supports people need. Findings from this study will also help inform the development of a tailored support group program for older male spousal caregivers.
Who Can Participate in the Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving Study?
You may be eligible if you:
- Speak and understand English
- Live in Canada
- Self-identify as a man
- Are 65 years of age or older
- Are currently caring for a spouse or partner living in the community, an assisted living residence or a long-term care home
What Does Participation Involve?
Participants will be asked to:
- Complete a brief demographic survey (approximately 10 minutes)
- Take and submit 5–10 photographs that illustrate their caregiving experiences
- Discuss and narrate the photographs during a Zoom or in-person interview (approximately one hour)
Participants who complete the interview will receive an honorarium in recognition of their time and contribution.
The study is being conducted by the UBC Men’s Health Research Program, led by Principal Investigator Dr. John Oliffe, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion at UBC’s School of Nursing.
Learn more about this research project on the UBC Men’s Health Research website.
Interested in Participating or Learning More?
Please contact Project Manager Dr. Nina Gao at nina.gao@ubc.ca.
ILTCCABC encourages Regional Associations, Family Councils and long-term care communities to share this research opportunity with individuals who may be interested and eligible to participate.
