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Predictors of depressive symptomatology among lower social class caregivers of persons with chronic mental illness
- Authors:
- SONG Li-yu, BIEGEL David E., MILLIGAN Sharon E.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(4), August 1997, pp.269-286.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Examines the predictors of depressive symptomatology among caregivers of persons with chronic mental illness. Data were collected through in-person interviews with family caregivers of adults with chronic mental illness who were served by mental health case management agencies in the USA. The results indicated that insufficiency of overall social support was the most powerful predictor of caregiver depressive symptomatology. Higher levels of client behavioural problems and insufficient support from family members and mental health professionals related to the caregiving role were associated with higher levels of caregiver depressive symptomatology through their associations with caregiver burden. Implications for practice and research are discussed.