Personality Traits as Determinants of Burden and Health Complaints in Caregiving.

Reis, Myrna Feldman; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ495940

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Personality Traits as Determinants of Burden and Health Complaints in Caregiving.

Reis, Myrna Feldman; And Others

International Journal of Aging & Human Development, v39 n3 p257-71 1994

Researchers surveyed 213 caregivers to test the influence of personality traits on negative outcomes of caregiving. High scores on a measure of neuroticism indicated increased levels of burden and health complaints both at initial and follow-up assessments. Personality traits and other variables remained consistent over time for caregivers continuing home care. (RJM)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Caregiver Role, Caregivers, Disabilities, Family Caregivers, Gerontology, Health, Helping Relationship, Older Adults, Personality, Personality Traits, Quality of Life, Surveys, Well Being

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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