Perceived benefit or burden? How positive and negative spiritual/religious coping impacts family caregivers of people with dementia.

Autor: Polson, Edward C., Myers, Dennis R., McClellan, Angela M., Carlson Zhao, Holly, Meraz, Rebecca, McGee, Jocelyn Shealy
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Zdroj: Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging; 2024, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p235-257, 23p
Abstrakt: Spiritual/religious coping can be a significant resource for individuals and families who are caring for a loved one with dementia. Little is known, however, about how different forms of spiritual/religious coping impact caregivers' experiences of burden and benefit. This study examines the relationship between positive and negative spiritual/religious coping and caregiver burden and benefit among a sample of caregivers of people with dementia. Findings highlight the complex and multidimensional relationship that exists between spiritual/religious coping and caregivers' perceptions of their experiences as burdensome or beneficial. Implications for research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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