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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Stress reduction for family caregivers in chronic mental illness: Implications of a work stress management perspective |
Author: | Winefield, H. |
Citation: | International Journal of Stress Management, 2000; 7(3):193-207 |
Publisher: | American Psychological Association |
Issue Date: | 2000 |
ISSN: | 1072-5245 |
Abstract: | In several studies involving a total of 291 family caregivers for schizophrenia sufferers, the stressors that arise from caregiving were identified. Also identified were the outcomes for caregivers, which often include psychological distress. Caregivers develop various stress-reduction techniques, but this article explores the utility of applying the principles of work stress management to caregiver well-being. An organizational psychology perspective suggests that a comprehensive focus must include not only how individuals can learn to manage the emotional demands of their work, but also how the work of caregiving can be made less stressful for them. Suggestions from a work stress management perspective highlight the possible contributions of worker participation in policy formulation and a collaborative relationship between family and professional caregivers. Potentially fruitful research directions are noted. |
DOI: | 10.1023/A:1009566231620 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/a:1009566231620 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Psychiatry publications |
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