We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

被引:6
作者
Carroll, Lisa [1 ]
Chippior, Jessica [1 ]
Karmali, Shazya [1 ]
Sriram, Deepika [1 ]
Ysseldyk, Renate [1 ]
机构
[1] Carleton Univ, Dept Hlth Sci, 1125 Colonel Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
来源
CANADIAN JOURNAL ON AGING-REVUE CANADIENNE DU VIEILLISSEMENT | 2019年 / 38卷 / 01期
关键词
aging; caregiving; stress; coping; identity; support; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; LONG-TERM-CARE; FAMILY CAREGIVERS; OLDER-ADULTS; SUPPORT NEEDS; HEALTH; DEMENTIA; BURDEN; URBAN; HOME;
D O I
10.1017/S0714980818000430
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Informal caregivers often experience high stress levels with little support, especially in rural settings. With a mixed-methods approach, this research explored experiences of rural informal caregivers, including how social identification as a caregiver, social interactions, and formal and informal coping support related to perceived stress. Major focus group themes (n = 8) included lacking available services, balancing challenges, unmet practical needs, and strong community identity. Survey data (n = 22) revealed that perceived coping support (e.g., having someone to turn to), social interactions, and caregiver identity (e.g., perceiving the role as important to one's self-concept) were associated with lower life upset stress, but only caregiver identity was associated with managing the personal distress and negative feelings associated with caregiving stress. Results suggest that, although available rural services may fall short, other options might alleviate caregiver stress, including facilitating access to coping support, encouraging social interactions, and enhancing caregiver social identity.
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页码:59 / 75
页数:17
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