학술논문
Positive Caregiving Characteristics as a Mediator of Caregiving Burden and Satisfaction With Life in Caregivers of Older Adults.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Fauziana R; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Sambasivam R; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Vaingankar JA; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Abdin E; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Ong HL; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Tan ME; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Chong SA; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.; Subramaniam M; 1 Institute of Mental Health, Research Division, Singapore, Singapore.
Source
Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8805645 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0891-9887 (Print) Linking ISSN: 08919887 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0891-9887
Abstract
Background: Satisfaction with life is recognized to be a factor in alleviating burden in stressful caregiving duties. However, the mechanism underlying this relationship is indistinct. Positive aspects of caregiving (PAC) may help to regulate caregiving burden among caregivers of older adults. The study aims to examine whether positive caregiving characteristics mediate the effect between satisfaction with life and burden of care.
Methods: Participants were 285 caregivers of older adults (aged 60 and above) in Singapore and were recruited in a cross-sectional, self-report study (mean [M] = 47.0 years; 64.6% females). Measures included in the study were the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Mediation analyses were used to study the indirect effects of life satisfaction on caregiver burden through features of PAC.
Results: Mean scores for the ZBI, PAC, and SWLS scales were M = 23.15 (standard deviation [SD] = 15.98), M = 34.55 (SD = 8.19), and M = 23.56 (SD = 6.62) respectively. Results from the mediation analysis revealed that the association between life satisfaction and caregiving burden was significantly mediated by the PAC ( P < .001).
Discussion: Positive aspects of caregiving may be a mechanism that links satisfaction with life and caregiver burden. Findings may represent attempts to manage caregiving duties as well as maintaining a positive attitude toward their responsibilities.
Methods: Participants were 285 caregivers of older adults (aged 60 and above) in Singapore and were recruited in a cross-sectional, self-report study (mean [M] = 47.0 years; 64.6% females). Measures included in the study were the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Mediation analyses were used to study the indirect effects of life satisfaction on caregiver burden through features of PAC.
Results: Mean scores for the ZBI, PAC, and SWLS scales were M = 23.15 (standard deviation [SD] = 15.98), M = 34.55 (SD = 8.19), and M = 23.56 (SD = 6.62) respectively. Results from the mediation analysis revealed that the association between life satisfaction and caregiving burden was significantly mediated by the PAC ( P < .001).
Discussion: Positive aspects of caregiving may be a mechanism that links satisfaction with life and caregiver burden. Findings may represent attempts to manage caregiving duties as well as maintaining a positive attitude toward their responsibilities.