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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Caregiving burden, social support, and psychological well-being among family caregivers of older Italians: a cross-sectional study.

Ramona Bongelli, Gianluca Busilacchi, Antonio Pacifico, Michele Fabiani, Carmela Guarascio, Federico Sofritti, Giovanni Lamura, Sara Santini

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Ramona BongelliDepartment of Political Science, Communication and International Relations, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Gianluca BusilacchiDepartment of Economics and Law, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Antonio PacificoDepartment of Economics and Law, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Michele FabianiDepartment of Political Science, Communication and International Relations, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Carmela GuarascioDepartment of Political Science, Communication and International Relations, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Federico SofrittiDepartment of Economics and Law, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Giovanni LamuraINRCA IRCCS, Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy.
Sara SantiniINRCA IRCCS, Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to identify factors affecting the psychological well-being of family caregivers of dependent older adults in Italy. Understanding these variables is essential for designing interventions to prevent negative outcomes in at-risk caregivers. The research explored how varying levels of caregiving burden and types of perceived social support influence psychological well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 387 family caregivers of older adults in the Marche region (Italy) between November 2019 and March 2020. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire assessing psychological well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being Index), caregiving burden, and social support (COPE Index). Statistical analyses were performed using Jamovi software, with a significance threshold set at Results: A significant negative correlation was found between caregiving burden and psychological well-being [ Conclusion: The study confirms that high caregiving burden adversely affects caregivers' psychological well-being, while social support plays a protective role. These findings highlight the need for interventions focused on reducing caregiving burden and enhancing support systems for family caregivers.

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Caregiver BurdenCaregiversSocial SupportAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesEuropean PeopleFemaleHumansItalyMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedPsychological Well-Beingcaregiving burdenCentral Italylong-term care (LTC)older adultspsychological well-beingsocial support

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PMCPMC11537916

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