The moderators of the relationship between burden and psychological distress among caregivers: depression symptoms and coping strategies
Keywords:
psychological distress, perceived burden, depression symptoms, coping strategies, caregiversAbstract
The aim of the present study is to analyze the moderating effect of depression symptoms and coping strategies in the relationship between perceived burden and mental health, among caregivers. A cross-sectional survey research was used. Fifty-two caregivers aged between 21 and 63 (99% women) filled out the paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the depressive symptoms moderate the relationship between burden and psychological distress. Problem – focused coping was negatively associated with caregiver burden while emotion-focused coping was positively associated with caregiver burden. Still, the results showed that coping strategies are not moderators in the relationship between burden and psychological distress. These findings have practical implications in the adult training area.
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