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Effect of caregiving on spousal relationships U.S. 2015

Percentage of spousal caregivers in the U.S. whose relationship with their spouse has suffered as a result of caregiving as of 2015

The data describes the percentage of spousal caregivers in the United States whose relationship with their spouse has suffered as a result of their having to act as caregiver to their spouse as of 2015. It was found that over half of wives who acted as caregivers to their partner agreed their relationship with their spouse has suffered as a result of this caregiving role.

Strongly agree 18 27
Agree 20 24
Neither agree nor disagree 18 20
Disagree 13 15
Strongly disagree 32 14