Abstract
Objective: We assessed the relationship between positive aspects of religiosity and reduced stress in caregivers, and negative aspects of religiosity and increased caregiver burden. Method: Using data from the Biopsychosocial Religion and Health Study, we performed multiple linear regression analysis on 584 caregivers. Results: Mental health, but not physical health, was predicted by caregiver burden. Caregivers who viewed God as loving and not controlling and felt a sense of community with their church family had less burden. Caregivers who engaged in negative religious coping had a greater decline in mental health than those who saw God as loving and not controlling and who gave emotional support to others. Discussion: Some aspects of religion appear to play an important role in alleviating the mental stresses of being a caregiver.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1282-1303 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Gerontology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2019 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
Keywords
- caregiver burden
- caregiver ethnicity
- caregiver gender
- caregiver health
- religion