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Contribution of perceived social support from close family and background characteristics to the well-being of women providing care to dependent mothers

Creator:

Oppy, Nancy Chun

Abstract:

The increasing elderly population is creating a greater need for care providers. Research indicates that while caregiving can be rewarding, it can also generate stress which, in turn, impacts individual well-being. Social support, however, may foster the well-being of persons who are experiencing stressful events. The purpose of this study...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

Oregon study of women caregivers (Walker, 1986), and included only those women who: participated during