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Perceptions and implications of received spousal care: evidence from the Caregiver Health Effects Study.
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| Title | Perceptions and implications of received spousal care: evidence from the Caregiver Health Effects Study. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Martire, LM, Schulz, R, Wrosch, C, Newsom, JT |
| Journal | Psychol Aging |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 593-601 |
| Date Published | 2003 Sep |
| ISSN | 0882-7974 |
| Keywords | Aged, Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Disabled Persons, Family Health, Female, Health Status, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Mental Health, Quality of Health Care, Research Design, Spouses |
| Abstract | <p>The experiences of older care recipients have received far less theoretical and empirical attention than those of their family caregivers. In this study of 91 care recipients, the authors assessed perceptions of the amount, timing, and manner of spousal assistance; the amount of strain experienced from receiving care; and psychological well-being. Although female care recipients were more likely to report dissatisfaction with the manner in which assistance was provided, there were few gender differences in perceptions of care overall. In a stringent test of the hypothesis that perceived quality of spousal care affects recipient well-being, the authors found that poorer quality of care was related to increased depressive symptoms and a decreased sense of mastery 1 year later. These longitudinal effects were independent of the recipient's physical disability, marital quality, and care-receiving strain as well as the caregiver's well-being. These findings argue for a comprehensive assessment of the care-receiving experience that includes both care-recipient and caregiver perspectives.</p> |
| DOI | 10.1037/0882-7974.18.3.593 |
| Alternate Journal | Psychol Aging |
| PubMed ID | 14518818 |
| Grant List | N01 HC85079 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85080 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85081 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85082 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85083 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85084 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85085 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States N01 HC85086 / HC / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States P30 MH52247 / MH / NIMH NIH HHS / United States P50 HL65111 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States P50 HL65112 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States R01 MH46015 / MH / NIMH NIH HHS / United States R25 MH60473 / MH / NIMH NIH HHS / United States |