Perceived Gratitude, Role Overload, and Mental Health Among Spousal Caregivers of Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We investigated whether spousal caregivers' greater perception of being appreciated by their partner for their help was associated with caregivers' better mental health and whether caregivers' higher role overload was related to their poorer mental health. We further evaluated whether spousal caregivers' greater perceived gratitude buffered the association between their role overload and mental health.

Methods

We examined 306 spousal caregivers of older adults with chronic illness or disability, drawn from the 2011 National Health and Aging Trends Study and National Study of Caregiving. We defined mental health as better psychological well-being and less psychological distress (i.e., fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms). Hierarchical regression models were estim

SUBMITTER: Nah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8824555 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature