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The contribution of attachment to burden in adult children of institutionalized parents with dementia
Author(s)Esther Loring Crispi, Kathleen Schiaffino, William H Berman
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 37, no 1, February 1997
Pagespp 52-60
KeywordsDementia ; Family relationships ; Family care ; Stress ; Nursing homes ; Measurement ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe impact of adult attachment to parents, perceived disease severity, and caregiving behaviours, moderated by perceived caregiving adequacy, were investigated in 108 adult children of patients with dementia. Multiple regression analyses indicated that attachment style predicted both aspects of caregiver burden: caregiving difficulty, and psychological symptomatology. A secure attachment style appears to protect caregivers from some of the strain of caregiving. Preoccupation with the attachment relationship contributed to the burden in this population.
Accession NumberCPA-970702008 A
ClassmarkEA: DS:SJ: P6:SJ: QNH: LHB: 3R: 7T

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