Mental Health of Sons and Daughters of the Institutionalized Aged

Mental Health of Sons and Daughters of the Institutionalized Aged

Examined 331 adult children with parents in nursing homes. Predictors of depression were poor health, time pressures, viewing parent as demanding, and lack of involvement with instrumental activities of daily living tasks. Emotional effects specific to parent's situation were predicted by poor...

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Published in:The Gerontologist Vol. 30; no. 2; p. 212
Main Author: Brody, Elaine M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-04-1990
Subjects:
Adult
Adult Children
Aged
Caregivers
Daughters
Depression (Psychology)
Family - psychology
Female
Homes for the Aged
Humans
Institutionalization
Institutionalized Persons
Male
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Nursing Homes
Older Adults
Regression Analysis
Sex Factors
Sons
Stress Variables
Stress, Psychological - psychology
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Summary:Examined 331 adult children with parents in nursing homes. Predictors of depression were poor health, time pressures, viewing parent as demanding, and lack of involvement with instrumental activities of daily living tasks. Emotional effects specific to parent's situation were predicted by poor health, negative perceptions of nursing home staff, upsetting visits, time pressures, and being female and young. (Author/NB)
ISSN:0016-9013
DOI:10.1093/geront/30.2.212