Correlates of Family Structure Transition with Depression in Family Caregivers of Dementia

Abstract

This study examined family relationships between care receivers (CRs), primary caregivers (PCGs) and secondary caregivers (SCGs) from the perspective of Cumulative Family Relationships and considered how this relationship has changed over the years, as well as whether there is a difference between these changes and the depression of PCGs. Participants were 170 PCGs who were caring in-home dementia CRs. The results of ANOVA and t-test showed that 1) Family Structures Transition were statistically significant, and 2) Family Structure Transition differed according to the degree of depression. These results suggested that Family Structure Transition should be considered when designing intervention strategies and assessment.