Analysis of the moderating effect of self-efficacy domains in different points of the dementia caregiving process

Romero‐Moreno, Rosa; Losada, Andrés; Mausbach, Brent T.; Márquez‐González, María; Patterson, Timothy; López, Javier

doi:10.1080/13607863.2010.505231

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“…This study highlights the different role that mediating variables may play in different points of the caregiving stress process, which is consistent with previous research (Romero-Moreno et al, 2011). Further, although activity restriction was not a significant mediator, it may continue to be a valid treatment target for psychosocial interventions.…”

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confidence: 92%

Multiple mediators of the relations between caregiving stress and depressive symptoms

Mausbach

Roepke

Chattillion

et al. 2012

Aging & Mental Health

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Objective This study tested a model for explaining how stress is associated with depressive symptoms in a sample of spouse caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It was hypothesized that more depressive symptoms would be significantly correlated with both “primary” caregiver stressors (i.e., care recipient problem behaviors) and “secondary” stress (i.e., role overload), but that this relationship would be significantly mediated by 4 variables: a) personal mastery, b) coping self-efficacy, c) activity restriction, and d) avoidance coping. Method We used an asymptotic and resampling strategy for simultaneously testing multiple mediators of the stress-to-depressive symptoms pathway. Results Greater stress was significantly related to more depressive symptoms. Increased stress was also associated with reduced personal mastery and self-efficacy, as well as increased activity restriction and avoidance coping. Finally, these four mediators accounted for a significant amount of the relationship between stress and depressive symptoms. Discussion These results suggest multiple pathways by which both primary and secondary caregiver stresses may be associated with increased depressive symptoms, and may argue for multiple treatment targets for caregiver interventions.

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confidence: 92%

Multiple mediators of the relations between caregiving stress and depressive symptoms

Mausbach

Roepke

Chattillion

et al. 2012

Aging & Mental Health

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“…In addition, even when aspects of caregiving arise which are perceived as negative or are associated with negative affect, caregivers with higher self-efficacy are better at applying coping skills to manage their negative emotions. This is consistent with recent findings that caregiver self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts is a particularly important moderating variable of caregiver distress when caregivers are faced with high levels of burden (Romero-Moreno et al, 2011). Carbonneau et al (2010) proposed a conceptual framework for understanding positive aspects of caregiving that postulated a strong role for self-efficacy as it relates, at least in part, to the caregiver/care-recipient relationship.…”

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The relationship between self-efficacy and positive aspects of caregiving in Alzheimer's disease caregivers

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O’Connor

2012

Aging & Mental Health

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“…Attention to this construct may be particularly important for dementia caregivers, given the high degree of challenging situations. Higher levels of self-efficacy for caregiving-related behaviors have been associated with positive health behaviors as well as lower levels of depression and anxiety (Rabinowitz, Saenz, Thompson, & Gallagher-Thompson, 2005;Romero-Moreno et al, 2011). By examining the relationship between caregiving self-efficacy and perceived health as well as health behaviors, it may be possible to use this knowledge to design integrative interventions better suited to improving both caregiver physical and mental well-being.…”

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Physical and Mental Health Correlates of Self-Efficacy in Dementia Family Caregivers

George

Steffen

2014

Journal of Women & Aging

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This study examined whether self-efficacy for controlling upsetting caregiving thoughts would longitudinally predict mental and physical health as well as utilization of psychotropic medications in help-seeking dementia family caregivers (N = 53). Positive associations were found between self-efficacy and self-reported mental health and physical health subscales of the Short Form Health Questionnaire-12, and negative correlations were found between self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts about caregiving and the number of psychotropic medications being utilized both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. These results suggest that self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts may be a fruitful target area for further intervention research with dementia family caregivers.

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Analysis of the moderating effect of self-efficacy domains in different points of the dementia caregiving process

Abstract: Self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts may be particularly effective for caregivers who report high burden scores, attenuating the impact of burden on caregivers' distress (depression and anxiety).

Cited by 56 publications

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Multiple mediators of the relations between caregiving stress and depressive symptoms

Multiple mediators of the relations between caregiving stress and depressive symptoms

The relationship between self-efficacy and positive aspects of caregiving in Alzheimer's disease caregivers

Physical and Mental Health Correlates of Self-Efficacy in Dementia Family Caregivers

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