ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างมุมมองทางบวกในการดูแล ภาระการดูแล และการเผชิญความเครียดของผู้ดูแลผู้ป่วยทางจิตในชุมชน
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Providing long-term care for individuals with mental illness can place a significant burden on caregivers, leading to stress, reduced motivation, and difficulties in effectively supporting those with the illness. As a result, caregivers may develop a negative attitude toward their caregiving role. Research objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationships among aspects of caregiving, burden of care and coping with stress among caregivers of individuals with mental illness in the community settings. Research methodology: This study employed a correlation research design. A total of 123 caregivers were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using four instruments, including a demographic data questionnaire, the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaires, a 12-item Zarit Burden Interview, and a copig with stress questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Results: All participants reported a moderate level of coping with stress. Of these, 58.50% perceived a moderate level of care burden, and 91.90% reported high positive aspects of caregiving. A weak positive correlation was found between the burden of care and positive aspects of caregiving (r = .20, p <.05). Coping with stress was negatively and significantly correlated with the burden of care (r = -.42, p <.01). No correlation was observed between positive aspects of caregiving and coping with stress (r = -.13, p = .15). Conclusion: Caregivers of individuals with mental illness reported a high level of positive aspects of caregiving. Nonetheless, the burden of care was associated with these aspects, and it was negatively correlated with coping with stress. Implication: This study suggests developing a program aimed at enhancing coping skills among caregivers of individuals with mental illness to foster resilience in caregiving and, in turn, promote the positive aspects of caregiving.
Institution: Naresuan University
Language: Thai
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7218123771