Dealing with Problematic Asymmetries in Caregiving Relationships: A Role for Social Robots?

Zijie Qu, Noah; Henderson, Kailyn; Li, Jamy; Chignell, Mark

Abstract

How can a third party (person or social robot) mitigate the negative aspects of the asymmetrical dyadic relationships associated with caregiving of the elderly? We start by examining the social-psychological structure of the relationship between givers and recipients of eldercare. We then identify problems that frequently occur and review interventions that have been used or proposed for dealing with those problems. Finally, we synthesize the results of our review in terms of recommendations for how and when social robots might be used as interventions in this context.

Citation

Zijie Qu, N., Henderson, K., Li, J., & Chignell, M. (2022, October). Dealing with Problematic Asymmetries in Caregiving Relationships: A Role for Social Robots?. Presented at HFES 66th International Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: HFES 66th International Annual Meeting
• Start Date: Oct 10, 2022
• End Date: Oct 14, 2022
• Acceptance Date: Oct 10, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Oct 27, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Deposit Date: May 7, 2024
• Journal: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
• Print ISSN: 1071-1813
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 66
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 13–17
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181322661292