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Dissertation
Social problem solving and psychological distress in caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Drexel University
Dec 2011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-3807
Abstract
Caregivers are a crucial component of service provision for individuals with intellectual disabilities, responsible for the well-being and in many ways, quality of life, of those they serve. As a result, they are faced with a myriad of challenges and problems that can affect the psychological health of both caregiver and care recipient. Research suggests that the inability to solve such problems can lead to burnout, job dissatisfaction and staff turnover. A wealth of literature shows a strong relationship between stress, from both general stressful life events and stressors more specific to the caregiving role, and psychopathology. It also has been demonstrated in a variety of caregiving populations that problem solving deficits can lead to higher levels of psychological distress, although this has yet to be examined in non-familial caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities. The current study aims to investigate whether social problem solving abilities moderates the relationship between stress and psychological distress in caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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- Title
- Social problem solving and psychological distress in caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities
- Creators
- Alicia Fiore Mirra - DU
- Contributors
- Christine M. Nezu (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); College of Arts and Sciences; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 3807; 991014632259004721