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| Differences between Anglo-Celtic and Italian caregivers of dependent elderly persons: a pilot study | | Author(s) | Gino P Carrafa, Cynthia L Schultz, Kosmas X Smyrnios |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 17, part 6, November 1997 |
| Pages | pp 699-712 |
| Keywords | Family care ; Well being ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Usage [services] ; Stress ; Immigrants ; Australia. |
| Annotation | This paper describes a preliminary investigation of differences in family caregiving in Australia. Italian-born family caregivers (48) of older relatives were compared with caregivers of Anglo-Celtic origin (461) on measures reflecting psychological health, well-being and a range of sociodemographic variables. The latter had participated in the national Caring for Family Caregivers (CFC) group programme; the former were residents of the Melbourne metropolitan area. Statistical tests were conducted on measures which included the Affect Balance Scale and the Spielberger State and Trait Anxiety Inventory and its translation. Findings indicated that Italians reported significantly less trait anxiety than Anglo-Celtic caregivers. Significantly more Italians used community support services, were employed full-time, had lower levels of education, and reported better levels of general health than Anglo-Celtics. Implications for research and practice are discussed. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980128204 A |
| Classmark | P6:SJ: D:F:5HH: F: QLD: QNH: TJ: 7YA |
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