Prevalence of Ambivalent Ageism Among Family Caregivers and Its Relationship to Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Emily Kinkade, Heather Fuller
Primary Institution: North Dakota State University
Hypothesis
This study investigates the prevalence of ambivalent ageism among informal family caregivers and its association with stress and burnout.
Conclusion
The study found that while benevolent ageism was not linked to caregiver stress, hostile ageism was significantly associated with increased stress and burden.
Supporting Evidence
- Benevolent ageism was significantly higher than hostile ageism.
- Hostile ageism was significantly associated with caregiver stress and burden.
- Perceived caregiver burden mediated the relationship between hostile ageism and caregiver stress.
Takeaway
This study looks at how caregivers feel about older people and how those feelings can make them stressed. It found that negative feelings about older people can lead to more stress for caregivers.
Methodology
The study used the Ambivalent Ageism Scale to measure ageist attitudes and various scales to assess caregiver stress and burden.
Participant Demographics
Informal family caregivers from the Midwest.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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