The Differential Effects of Social Support on the Psychological Well-Being of Aging Mothers of Adults with Mental Illness or Mental Retardation.

Greenberg, Jan S.; Seltzer, Marsha Mailick; Krauss, Marty Wyngaarden; Kim, Hea-won

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Differential Effects of Social Support on the Psychological Well-Being of Aging Mothers of Adults with Mental Illness or Mental Retardation.

Greenberg, Jan S.; Seltzer, Marsha Mailick; Krauss, Marty Wyngaarden; Kim, Hea-won

Family Relations, v46 n4 p383-94 Oct 1997

Examines the role of social support in mitigating caregiving stress among two groups of parental caregivers (N=361). Results indicate that although mothers of adults with mental illness had smaller social support networks than mothers of adults with mental retardation, the former were more likely to be members of support groups. (RJM)

Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Comparative Analysis, Family Caregivers, Long Term Care, Mental Disorders, Mental Retardation, Middle Aged Adults, Mothers, Older Adults, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables, Well Being

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Language: English

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