Caregivers' Coping and Self-Forgiveness After the Death of a Care-Receiver |
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Authors: | George A Jacinto |
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Institution: | Arkansas State University—Jonesboro, Department of Social Work , Jonesboro, AR |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT This study explores the relationship of self-forgiveness with adaptive coping and nonadaptive coping. This study addresses self-forgiveness as part of the grieving process of Alzheimer's disease caregivers. One hundred and thirty-three caregivers who had recently lost a loved one were surveyed. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between self-forgiveness and adaptive coping and non-adaptive coping. Furthermore, stepwise regression models computed for the study variables revealed that adaptive coping and non-adaptive coping were statistically significant in explaining the variation in self-forgiveness. Based on these findings, future directions in research are explored. |
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Keywords: | Caregivers self-forgiveness adaptive coping non-adaptive coping Alzheimer's disease |
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