Gender Differences in Aggression Among Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Browning Wesley, Yildiz Mustafa, Pickering Carolyn
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Hypothesis
Male family caregivers engage more often in physically aggressive behaviors towards their relative with dementia, while women engage more often in psychological aggression.
Conclusion
Men are more likely to engage in neglect and physical aggression than women when caring for relatives with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Men engaged more often in neglect and physical aggression than women at baseline.
- Older women caregivers engaged more often in neglect.
- Younger men caregivers engaged more often in physical abuse.
Takeaway
This study found that men who take care of family members with dementia are more likely to be physically aggressive, while women tend to use psychological aggression.
Methodology
Caregivers self-reported aggression types over three time points, and linear regression and mixed models were used for analysis.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers included both men and women, with a focus on age differences.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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