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This study investigated whether emerging adults differ in AD caregiving beliefs based on relationship (parent vs. grandparent), as well as which factors best predict willingness to caregive. Caregiving beliefs were assessed through a survey given to emerging adult undergraduate students (n = 150). All caregiving influences with the exception of forecasted stress were significantly different across relationships. Willingness to caregive for parents was predicted by comfort in caregiving tasks while confidence, institutionalization, and felt obligation predicted willingness for grandparents. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed.","abstract_html":"A great deal of research has been conducted on caregiving experiences for relatives with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, virtually no research exists on the factors associated with willingness to caregive before entering the caregiver role. 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