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Positive experiences in caregivers: an exploratory case series
Emma Bacon1, Derek L Milne, Alia I Sheikh
1Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust., UK.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|April 15, 2009
Summary
Caregivers reported high positive experiences, which increased over six weeks. This exploratory study used the transactional stress model to examine caregiver appraisals, coping, and gains.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Recent research is shifting focus from negative to positive aspects of caregiving.
- This study addresses the under-researched area of positive caregiving experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between appraisals, coping, and gains in stroke caregivers.
- To explore positive experiences in caregivers using a cognitive-behavioural approach.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory study with a small sample (N=4) using a case series design.
- Employed the transactional stress model (Lazarus and Folkman, 1984).
- Analysis included visual inspection of graphs, descriptive statistics, and co-variation analysis over a 6-week period.
Main Results:
- Participants reported high levels of positive experiences.
- Positive experiences increased over the study period, an unreported trend.
- Individual differences in appraisal, coping, and gain interactions were observed and explained by the transactional stress model.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the potential for growth and positive experiences in caregivers.
- Suggests implications for clinical practice and future research directions in caregiving studies.
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