Social Support Changes in Family Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Lim-Soh Jeremy, Ping Yongjing, Quach Ha-Linh, Ang Shannon, Malhotra Rahul
Primary Institution: Duke-NUS Medical School
Hypothesis
Does psychological resilience influence the trajectories of perceived social support among family caregivers?
Conclusion
Most family caregivers experience stable perceived social support over time, but a minority report a decline.
Supporting Evidence
- Five distinct trajectories of perceived social support were identified.
- Three stable trajectories accounted for 91% of caregivers.
- Two declining trajectories accounted for 9% of caregivers.
- Psychological resilience was positively associated with perceived social support in stable trajectories.
Takeaway
This study looked at how family caregivers feel supported over time and found that most feel stable support, but some feel less supported as time goes on.
Methodology
Longitudinal survey with interviews conducted up to four times over two years.
Limitations
Further investigation is needed to understand the reasons for the decline in perceived social support.
Participant Demographics
Singaporean family caregivers of community-dwelling older adults aged 75 years and above.
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