Mapping Resilience: Structural Equation Modeling of Psychological Resilience in Multiple Sclerosis Care Partners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care partners are essential supports to individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Both negative and positive outcomes associated with the caregiving role have been reported. Psychological resilience may be an important factor influencing the MS caregiving experience, but an MS-specific model of care partner resilience has yet to be established. This study sought to explore an explicit model of MS care partner resilience.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from 471 Canadian MS care partners were collected via an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to test measures within a hypothesized model of resilience. Resilience was measured using the 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale.

Results

Following CFA

SUBMITTER: Cardwell KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634600 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature