1. Stressors and Caregivers' Depression: Multiple Mediators of Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Problem-Solving Skill.
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Tang F, Jang H, Lingler J, Tamres LK, and Erlen JA
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- Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Depression epidemiology, Female, Humans, Male, Memory Disorders psychology, Middle Aged, Models, Psychological, Severity of Illness Index, Socioeconomic Factors, Stress, Psychological epidemiology, Caregivers psychology, Depression psychology, Problem Solving, Self Efficacy, Social Support, Stress, Psychological psychology
- Abstract
Caring for an older adult with memory loss is stressful. Caregiver stress could produce negative outcomes such as depression. Previous research is limited in examining multiple intermediate pathways from caregiver stress to depressive symptoms. This study addresses this limitation by examining the role of self-efficacy, social support, and problem solving in mediating the relationships between caregiver stressors and depressive symptoms. Using a sample of 91 family caregivers, we tested simultaneously multiple mediators between caregiver stressors and depression. Results indicate that self-efficacy mediated the pathway from daily hassles to depression. Findings point to the importance of improving self-efficacy in psychosocial interventions for caregivers of older adults with memory loss.
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- 2015
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