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KMID : 1023720180730020171
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Journal of Welfare for the Aged
2018 Volume.73 No. 2 p.171 ~ p.191
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The Effect of Caregiver Burden on Depression of Dementia Family Caregivers： The Moderating Role of Perceived Public Support
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Kim Jae-Yop
Ryu Won-Jung
Choi Yoon-Hee
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Abstract
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The mental health of dementia family has been an important topic of research. This study aims to examine the effect of caregiving burden on depression of dementia family caregivers and to verify the moderating effect of the public support that the caregivers perceived. The sample was collected using a quota sampling method and purposive sampling method by selecting 10 institutions from 3 stratified districts in Korea. Since the purpose of the research was to examine ongoing family caregiver burden, 208 responses that matched the purpose of the research were selected. Results showed that the depression of dementia family caregivers was associated with the caregiver burden. The moderating effect of the perceived public support on depression was verified. Based on the results, intervention strategies Results suggest that by increasing perceived public support, depression due to caregiver burden may be reduced or prevented.
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KEYWORD
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Dementia patient, family caregivers, caregiver burden, depression, perceived public support
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