HOW DO FAMILY RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS IMPACT CAREGIVING BURDEN IN ADULT CHILD CAREGIVERS?
2024
Impact of Family Relationships on Caregiving Burden
Sample size: 25
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Heys Jodi, Strong Jessica
Primary Institution: University of Prince Edward Island
Hypothesis
How do family relationship patterns impact caregiving burden in adult child caregivers?
Conclusion
Lower levels of family conflict before caregiving are associated with lower levels of caregiver overload.
Supporting Evidence
- Preliminary analysis results indicate a relationship between family conflict pre-caregiving and caring overload.
- Lower levels of conflict were related to lower levels of overload.
- No significant correlations were found between earlier family patterns of cohesion or conflict with adult anxiety or depression.
Takeaway
If families get along better before someone starts caregiving, the caregiver feels less stressed.
Methodology
The study assessed family cohesion, expressiveness, and conflict, along with caregiver anxiety, mood, and experiences using various scales.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 28-68 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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