The Relationship Between Mutuality, Filial Piety, and Depression in Family Caregivers in China

Abstract

Higher mutuality and stronger filial attitudes were significantly associated with less caregiver depression after the covariates were controlled. Mutuality explained 5.5% (p < .01) and filial attitude explained 4.6% (p < .01) of the variance in caregiver depression. Conclusion Mutuality and filial attitude may be protective factors against caregiver depression. Implications for Practice Supportive strategies can be implemented to enhance mutuality and filial attitude.

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