Table 1

An overview of informal caregivers’ potential personal values

Self-developmentLearning, training or improving skills, finally start a long-awaited activity, raising knowledge about a particular concept, explore something that has been a long-time interest, educating yourself, art, creative expression and aesthetics
Physical self-careExercise, physical activity, increasing inside or outside mobility individually or in a group, body movement or any type of sports such as yoga or walking
Social lifeSpending time with friends, communities, neighbours, social activities, talking to people with shared interests, making friends or meeting new people, group actions
RecreationLeisure activity, fun, any kind of hobby, short trips in nature, relaxation, movies, music, photographing, reading novels and stories, cooking or any other activity that brings joy and emotional satisfaction
CaregivingImproving balance of caregiving responsibilities, care-related time-management and self-management, spending quality time with the care recipient
HealthSelf-care, diet, skin care, sleep and/or any kind of medical support to achieve a greater sense of health and well-being or reduce pain, starting a new healthy habit/routine and behaviour, increasing mental health, follow-up or check-up on previous decease, visiting a chiropractor, optometrist, etc
WorkStarting or improving skills that help with employment, retirement or any type of job or profession-related responsibilities
SpiritualityPray, worship, religious studies or spiritual activity that may be associated with peace of mind
Family relationSpending quality time with other family members, children, siblings, cousins, spouse, partner, couples or any family-related activity
CitizenshipMoving forward with legal processes of selling/buying properties, registering/cancelling selective services