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'It takes one to help one' — effects of similar others on the well-being of caregivers
Author(s)	Karl Pillemer, J Jill Suitor
Journal title	The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, vol 51B, no 5, September 1996
Pages	pp S250-S257
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Well being ; Social contacts ; United States of America.
Annotation	This study examined the degree to which caregivers' psychological distress was affected by the presence of people with similar experiences in their social networks. Results supported the view that those undergoing chronic stress - in this case, family caregivers to relatives with AD (Alzheimer's disease) benefited from networks with a larger number of associates who have experienced the same transition. They had lower levels of depression, particularly those in more stressful caregiving situations. The authors discuss possible explanations for this effect, and suggest implications of the findings for future research and practice.
Accession Number	CPA-970722013 A
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: D:F:5HH: TOA: 7T
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