Problem-solving skills and stress among caregivers of dependent elderly

Authors

  • Marcelo Piovezan
  • Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p95-115

Keywords:

Caregivers, Stress, Problem Solving

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the relationship between the skills of problem solving (PS) of caregivers for elderly and the level of burden/stress experienced in care. The sample responded to a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Zarit Burden Interview and the Problem-Solving Test and reported moderate levels of burden/stress and a tendency to positive orientation and rational style of PS. Male gender was associated with impulsive style of PS and higher burden/stress with avoidant style.

Author Biographies

Marcelo Piovezan

Gerontólogo graduado pela Universidade de São Paulo. Pós-graduando em MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni, Universidade de São Paulo

Psicóloga, Professora Doutora no Curso de Graduação Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humandiades da Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

2013-06-05

How to Cite

Piovezan, M., & Sathler Tavares Batistoni, S. (2013). Problem-solving skills and stress among caregivers of dependent elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(3), 95–115. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p95-115

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Papers

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