title: Support systems and stress reduction among workers caring for dependent parents.
abstract: This study investigated the impact of three types of support--from family and friends, the workplace, and community services agencies--on the perceived stress and health outcomes of 133 employed caregivers of dependent parents. The stressor-support-stress-reaction model guided the research. Support from family and friends and community agencies was found to buffer the negative impact of caregiving and work and family role strain, and a supportive work environment was one predictor of lessened physical strain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY 11439.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Lechner
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003153:Community Health Services; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012380:Role; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology