Personality characteristics of spousal and adult children and active potential caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease were studied in order to better predict caregiver burden and aspects of well-being. Contrary to prediction, no differences were found between spouse and adult children active caregivers on measures of well-being. Additionally, adult children potential caregivers indicated feeling less control over their lives than spouse potential caregivers. When social desirability was controlled, active caregivers reported greater fluctuations in affect than did potential caregivers. As predicted, personality characteristics of individuals were found to have the biggest role in determining which individuals experience stress or burden.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500270 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Anderson, Cristina L. (Cristina Lee) |
| Contributors | Hayslip, Bert, Guarnaccia, Charles Anthony, Burke, Angela J., Harrell, Ernest H. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 66 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Anderson, Cristina L. (Cristina Lee), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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