| Predicting attendance at dementia family support groups. | |
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PMID: 23144147 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This longitudinal study examined the predictors of dementia family caregivers' self-reported attendance at support group meetings over 6 months. First-time attendees were contacted by telephone after their first meeting and assessed for (a) perceptions of similarity between themselves and other members, (b) depressive symptoms, and (c) perceptions of social support from the facilitator and other members. Participants (N = 70) were recontacted 6 months later to obtain self-reports of attendance patterns. Self-reported attendance at any meeting during this follow-up period was predicted by perceived similarity in care recipient's stage of dementia and perceived support from group members as assessed at the first interview. Greater perceived support from group members and fewer depressive symptoms at time 1 predicted a higher frequency of support group attendance over the follow-up period. Results have implications for orienting new support group members as well as training and supporting group facilitators. |
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Ann M Steffen; Kristin R Mangum |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias Volume: 27 ISSN: 1938-2731 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-11-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101082834 Medline TA: Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 633-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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1Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO USA. |
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