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Self-esteem mediates the relationship between volunteering and depression for African American caregivers
Author(s)Huei-Wern Shen, Joseph G Pickard, Sharon D Johnson
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 56, no 5, July 2013
PublisherTaylor & Francis, July 2013
Pagespp 438-451
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDepression ; Family care ; Women as carers ; Voluntary workers ; Self esteem ; Black people ; Black African ; United States of America.
AnnotationResearch on the influence of volunteering on mental health outcomes has not placed enough focus on African American female caregivers who are at risk for adverse outcomes such as depression. The present study addressed this gap by examining the mechanism through which volunteering might influence depressive symptoms using data collected from 521 African American female caregivers of older adults. Regression results indicated that although volunteering is inversely associated with depressive symptoms, self-esteem mediates this relationship. These findings suggest that inclusion in volunteering for African American female caregivers may be relevant to promotion of their mental well-being. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-130823242 A
ClassmarkENR: P6:SJ: P6:SH: QV: DPA: TKE: TKF: 7T

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