Influence of Religion on Later Burden and Health of New Black and White Caregivers

Fider, Carla R. A.; Lee, Jerry; Gleason, Peter; Jones, Patricia S.

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“…Although religious affiliations varied, all individuals in this study identified themselves as being Christian. Findings from this study further add to the literature demonstrating that religiosity overall have a very strong presence and are significant in the lives of African American families living with dementia in promoting their well-being (Chatters et al, 2015; Epps, 2015; Fider et al, 2017; Hamilton et al, 2013; Stansbury et al, 2017). Expanding on this strong foundation of faith communities among African American families, older adults living with dementia in this study often reported that God had plans for their lives, which often overpowered the negative emotions that may accompany a diagnosis of dementia.…”

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“…Religiosity and religious involvement are associated with religious coping that positively influences health outcomes (Koenig, 2015; Koenig & Cohen, 2002); more specifically, it leads to protective health behaviors for African American older adults (Chatters et al, 2008; Fider, Lee, Gleason, & Jones, 2017; Krause, 2004). In fact, prayer has been recognized as a significant form of religious coping within the African American community (Chatters et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Religious involvement for persons living with dementia is important, but little research is available on how religiosity improves the well-being of African American older adults living with dementia. Literature discussing the influence of religious involvement and religious coping mechanisms for caregivers of persons living with dementia is inclusive of African American adults (Bennett, Sheridan, & Richardson, 2014; Dilworth-Anderson, Boswell, & Cohen, 2007; Farran, Paun, & Elliot, 2003; Fider et al, 2017; Sheridan, Burley, Hendricks, & Rose, 2014). However, there is a lack of research on the significance between religiosity and the well-being of African American older adults living with dementia.…”

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The Importance of Religiosity to the Well-Being of African American Older Adults Living With Dementia

Epps

Williams

2018

J Appl Gerontol

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This study was a post hoc analysis of a larger qualitative descriptive study exploring family involvement in health promotion activities for African Americans living with dementia where participants identified religious practices as meaningful health promotion activities. The purpose of this study was to explore ways in which religiosity may influence the well-being of older adults living with dementia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among a sample of 22 family caregivers and 15 older adults living with dementia ( N = 37). Three themes emerged: Engagement, Promotion of Faith and Spiritual Connectedness, and Maintenance of Religious Practices. It is imperative for family caregivers to understand the important contributions of religious activities and beliefs to the well-being of their family member. This information might be of use for faith communities, policy makers, and health care providers in the provision of optimal person-centered care and the promotion of quality of life for persons living with dementia.

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The Importance of Religiosity to the Well-Being of African American Older Adults Living With Dementia

Epps

Williams

2018

J Appl Gerontol

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“…As a result, intense caregivers may face a double jeopardy from the physical and emotional stresses as well as social isolation that accompanies a demanding caring role (Greenwood, Mezey, & Smith, 2018; Hirst, 2004). Social participation has been found to be an important element of health and well-being, and it is a potentially modifiable factor which could positively influence depressive symptoms among caregivers (Donkers, Vernooij-Dassen, van der Veen, van der Sanden, & Graff, 2018; Fider, Lee, Gleason, & Jones, 2017; Levasseur, Richard, Gauvin, & Raymond, 2010; Sibalija, 2017). Social participation, such as participating in sport or recreation, or belonging to organizations and clubs, or in other forms of social activities such as leisure, recreational, cultural, and spiritual activities, could provide opportunities for people to become involved in their community and for the family to maintain or develop supportive and caring relationships (World Health Organization, 2007).…”

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Social Participation and Health Outcomes Among Caregivers and Noncaregivers in Great Britain

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This study investigates the relationship between social participation and health outcomes between caregivers and noncaregivers in Great Britain. Previous studies indicate that the impact of informal caregiving on the carer’s health is complex, and the intensity of care provision has an adverse impact on the caregivers’ health, while social participation could have a protective role in this respect. Using qualitative and quantitative data from Wave 8 of the 1958 National Child Development Study, the analysis shows that social participation has a positive effect on the carers’ mental health and subjective well-being. Individuals who did not engage in social participation reported lower levels of mental health and control, autonomy, self-realization and pleasure (CASP) scores than those engaged in social participation. The qualitative results showed the barriers to social participation of caregivers to be time, energy, and finance. We discuss ways in which the government could address such barriers to improve the level of social participation among caregivers.

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“…That perception, in turn, would affect how caregivers see their capability to fulfill demands and also decrease both stress and burden in themselves. Fider, Lee, Gleason, and Jones (2017) also revealed that caregivers who see God as love, does not control and sense the feeling of connected with church family (religious) have lower burden. By reducing psychological burden through religious coping, it could help caregivers to increase quality of life.…”

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The role of religious coping as a moderator of the relationship between psychological burden and quality of life among caregiver of women with breast cancer

Rismawati¹,

Paramastri

2020

J. Psychol. Persp.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara beban psikologis dengan kualitas hidup yang dimoderatori oleh koping religius pada caregiver wanita dengan kanker payudara. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 70 responden yang merupakan caregiver keluarga wanita dengan kanker payudara di Ruang Instalasi Kanker Terpadu “Tulip” RSUP Dr. Sardjito. Terdapat tiga alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian diantaranya WHOQOL-BREF yang sudah diadaptasi sebelumnya ke dalam bahasa Indonesia untuk mengukur kualitas hidup, skala beban psikologis untuk mengukur beban psikologis dan skala koping religius untuk mengukur koping religius yang mana kedua skala merupakan skala yang sudah digunakan dalam penelitian sebelumnya dan dimodifikasi. Analisis data menggunakan Moderated Regression Analysis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa beban psikologis secara signifikan memprediksi kualitas hidup (B= -0,388, p kurang dari 0,01) dengan sumbangan efektif sebesar 15,0 persen, sedangkan koping religius tidak terbukti memoderatori hubungan antara beban psikologis dan kualitas hidup (p lebih dari 0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah beban psikologis dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pada caregiver wanita dengan kanker payudara. Koping religius tidak memoderatori hubungan antara beban psikologis dan kualitas hidup pada caregiver wanita dengan kanker payudara. Abstract. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between psychological burden and quality of life moderated by religious coping among caregivers of women with breast cancer. A total of subjects in this study were 70 family caregivers of women with breast cancer in the Intensive Cancer Center “Tulip” Dr. Sardjito Hospital. Data were collected using three scales such as WHOQOL-BREF to measure the quality of life which has been previously adapted in Bahasa Indonesia, and Psychological Burden Scale to measure psychological burden and the Religious Coping Scale to measure religious coping were both measurements from a previous study which was modified to fit the subjects of study. Analysis of data using Moderated Regression Analysis. This study showed that psychological burden significantly predicts the quality of life (B= -0,388; p less than 0,01) with effective contribution 15 percent, whereas religious coping was not proven to moderate the relation between psychological burden and quality of life (p more than 0,05). In conclusion, the psychological burden could affect the quality of life among caregivers of women with breast cancer. Religious coping did not moderate the relationship between psychological burden and quality of life among caregivers of women with breast cancer.

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Influence of Religion on Later Burden and Health of New Black and White Caregivers

Abstract: Some aspects of religion appear to play an important role in alleviating the mental stresses of being a caregiver.

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

The Importance of Religiosity to the Well-Being of African American Older Adults Living With Dementia

The Importance of Religiosity to the Well-Being of African American Older Adults Living With Dementia

Social Participation and Health Outcomes Among Caregivers and Noncaregivers in Great Britain

The role of religious coping as a moderator of the relationship between psychological burden and quality of life among caregiver of women with breast cancer

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