The relationship of caregiver self-efficacy to caregiver outcomes: a correlation and mediation analysis.
Aging Ment Health
; 27(7): 1322-1328, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience significant burden and adverse outcomes. Enhancing caregiver self-efficacy has the potential to mitigate these negative impacts, yet little is known about its relationship with other aspects of caregiving. This study examined the relationship between self-efficacy and outcomes; identified factors associated with self-efficacy; examined the mediating role of self-efficacy; and analyzed whether there were racial/ethnic differences.METHODS:
Data from caregivers (N = 243) were collected from the Caring for the Caregiver Network study. Participants' level of self-efficacy, depression, burden, and positive aspects of caregiving was assessed using validated measures.RESULTS:
Two self-efficacy subscales predicted caregiver depression, burden, and positive aspects of caregiving. Being White, a spouse, or having a larger social network predicted lower self-efficacy for obtaining respite. Higher income and lower preparedness predicted lower self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts and responding to disruptive behaviors. Self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts mediated the relationship between preparedness and depression along with the relationship between preparedness and burden. Race/ethnicity did not improve model fit.CONCLUSION:
Self-efficacy plays an important role in caregiver outcomes. These findings indicate that strategies to improve caregiver self-efficacy should be an integral component of caregiver interventions.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aging Ment Health
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos