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The relationship between daily stressors, social support, depression and anxiety among dementia family caregivers: a micro-longitudinal study

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Puga, Frank, Wang, Danny, Rafford, Meghan, Poe, Abigail, Pickering, Carolyn E. Z.·2023·Aging & Mental Health

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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationships between daily stress, social support, and the mental health of dementia family caregivers.Methods: A national sample of family caregivers (N = 165) completed daily diary surveys over 21 days (n = 2,841). Mixed-level models were used to examine the daily odds of experiencing depression and anxiety-related symptoms when risk factors, such as the stress of managing behavioral symptoms of dementia (BSDs) exhibited by the person living with dementia, and protective factors, such as social support, were reported on a given day.Results: Dementia caregivers were more likely to report depression and anxiety-related symptoms when BSDs were present and perceived as more bothersome than usual. Specific BSDs, including restless behaviors and intense emotions, were also found to increase the daily odds of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. The daily odds of depression symptoms decreased on days when caregivers reported receiving instrumental support, while the daily odds of anxiety symptoms increased on days when caregivers reported receiving emotional support.Conclusions: The daily odds of experiencing depression and anxietyvary based on the presence of specific BSDs and social support. These findings support the need for targeted interventions to improve the day-to-day well-being of dementia family caregivers.

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Authors
Puga, F., Wang, D., Rafford, M., Poe, A., & Pickering, C. E. Z.
Affiliations
University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
Corresponding author
Puga, Frank
Venue
Aging & Mental Health
Published
2022-08-29
Volume
27
Issue
7
Pages
1291-1299
ISSN
  • 1360-7863 (ISSN-L)
  • 1364-6915
OpenAlex
W4293729120
Cited by
33
References
55
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 1
FWCI
3.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Aging & Mental Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute on Aging
  • NIA (83, 83-01S1)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Keywords
daily stress, social support, depression, anxiety, behavioral symptoms of dementia, instrumental support, emotional support, caregiver well-being

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