ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIPS ON THE COMMITMENT TO CAREGIVING

Path analysis was used to test a model to examine the impact of mother -daughter relationships on the commitment to caregiving by 98 adult da ughters during the first three months. Findings generally supported th e model. Although significant, magnitude of mothers' limitations did n ot solely explain commitment, either instrumental or affective. Mother -daughter relationships were powerful predictors of commitment especia lly affective commitment. Although predicted, employment status did no t function as a mediator in this model while living arrangements did.