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Men Needed for Sociology Research

The purpose of this research study is to examine how providing unpaid, non-professional care to older adult loved ones relates to stress and health in younger men.

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The purpose of this research study is to examine how providing unpaid, non-professional care to older adult loved ones relates to stress and health in younger men.

To participate in this research, you must:

  • Be between the ages of 19-49
  • Be providing some amount of unpaid care to an older adult loved one of any relation, aged 50+
  • Have no previous education or paid work experience providing medical or companion care

Participation in this study involves:

  • Tracking your caregiving activities for three days
  • A 1 hour visit to the Sociology department for study activities; surveys, body measurements, and providing a saliva sample
  • Compensation is available upon completion
For more information, please contact Joseph McGuire, Sociology graduate student/Primary Investigator at caregivingmenstudy@unomaha.edu or Dr. Timi Barone, Associate Professor of Anthropology tbarone@unomaha.edu.
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