title: Stressors and Caregivers' Depression: Multiple Mediators of Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Problem-Solving Skill.
abstract: Caring for an older adult with memory loss is stressful. Caregiver stress could produce negative outcomes such as depression. Previous research is limited in examining multiple intermediate pathways from caregiver stress to depressive symptoms. This study addresses this limitation by examining the role of self-efficacy, social support, and problem solving in mediating the relationships between caregiver stressors and depressive symptoms. Using a sample of 91 family caregivers, we tested simultaneously multiple mediators between caregiver stressors and depression. Results indicate that self-efficacy mediated the pathway from daily hassles to depression. Findings point to the importance of improving self-efficacy in psychosocial interventions for caregivers of older adults with memory loss.
authors: a School of Social Work , University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA.
authors: Fengyan
authors: F
authors: Tang
authors: Heejung
authors: H
authors: Jang
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Lingler
authors: Lisa K
authors: LK
authors: Tamres
authors: Judith A
authors: JA
authors: Erlen
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011340:Problem Solving; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: caregiver stressor; caregiving; depression; mediation effects; self-efficacy