Abstract
This study examined the complexity of financial long-term care (LTC) decision outcomes among married couples. Supporting the
theory of planned behavior, couples reported a range of consensus patterns with their financial LTC intentions and behaviors.
Five newly articulated typologies of couples emerged from consensus patterns revealing that couples reported a range of financial
LTC intentions and behaviors. More couples reported consensus with their financial LTC behaviors compared to intentions; financial
LTC decision outcomes reflected a dynamic and on-going process; and couples were not always in agreement on their financial
LTC decision outcomes. Findings reinforce the importance of family practitioners going beyond working with individuals to
understanding couple-level planning for financing LTC.
theory of planned behavior, couples reported a range of consensus patterns with their financial LTC intentions and behaviors.
Five newly articulated typologies of couples emerged from consensus patterns revealing that couples reported a range of financial
LTC intentions and behaviors. More couples reported consensus with their financial LTC behaviors compared to intentions; financial
LTC decision outcomes reflected a dynamic and on-going process; and couples were not always in agreement on their financial
LTC decision outcomes. Findings reinforce the importance of family practitioners going beyond working with individuals to
understanding couple-level planning for financing LTC.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-13
- DOI 10.1007/s10834-012-9298-z
- Authors
- Amanda E. Barnett, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 122 Heritage Hall, Menomonie, WI 54751, USA
- Marlene S. Stum, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, 290 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
- Journal Journal of Family and Economic Issues
- Online ISSN 1573-3475
- Print ISSN 1058-0476