Caregiver burden: gender and the psychological costs of caregiving

Caregiver burden: gender and the psychological costs of caregiving

Examined the consequences of depression, anxiety, guilt, and resentment in relation to the caregiver's coping style, social support, and sense of control. The use of fantasy by women as a coping mechanism was associated with greater anxiety and depression, adequate social support was somewhat m...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of orthopsychiatry 1991-10, Vol.61 (Oct 91), p.501-509
Hauptverfasser: Parks, S H, Pilisuk, M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alzheimer's disease
Carers
Coping
Elderly people
Gender differences
Stress
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Zusammenfassung:Examined the consequences of depression, anxiety, guilt, and resentment in relation to the caregiver's coping style, social support, and sense of control. The use of fantasy by women as a coping mechanism was associated with greater anxiety and depression, adequate social support was somewhat more helpful for men, and a sense of control was more helpful for women. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0002-9432