Caregiver Personality as a Contributing Factor in Caregiver Burden
Description:
Personality characteristics of spousal and adult children and active potential caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease were studied in order to better predict caregiver burden and aspects of well-being. Contrary to prediction, no differences were found between spouse and adult children active caregivers on measures of well-being. Additionally, adult children potential caregivers indicated feeling less control over their lives than spouse potential caregivers. When social desirability was…
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Date:
May 1994
Creator:
Anderson, Cristina L. (Cristina Lee)