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ERIC Number: EJ1479983
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Sep
Pages: 6
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EISSN: EISSN-1939-4225
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Multigenerational Caregiving and Its Effect on Human Capital: Insights from a Human Resource Development Perspective
Rob E. Carpenter1,2; Brandy Dial1
New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, v37 n3 p206-211 2025
A multigenerational caregiving crisis is emerging at the interface of family and work, and human resource development (HRD) should pay attention. This perspective considers the impact of multigenerational caregiving-induced responsibilities on human capital frameworks, and their implications for HRD. We believe traditional models often neglect the unique challenges multigenerational caregivers face--such as stress, absenteeism, and constrained opportunities for self-development--which contribute to the erosion of human capital. This paper uses quantitative models to show that multigenerational caregiving is a critical driver of human capital depreciation. Integrating multigenerational caregivers into human capital discourse foregrounds the need for adaptive HRD strategies. These strategies should prioritize both human capital sustainability and workforce well-being, empowering organizations to support multigenerational caregivers and build a more inclusive, resilient workforce.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1The University of Texas at Tyler, USA; 2Advanta Genetics, Tyler, TX, USA