Abstract
Help-seeking means to call to others for help as needed. One of the factors which affects it includes help-seeking preference the cognitive framework of demanding help. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the characteristics of the help-seeking preferences of caregivers and examine methods of effective support by clarifying the association between maternal anxiety and imminent support, and participation in local support activity awareness. A questionnaire survey was completed by 296 caregivers in Japan. The results were as follows: help-seeking preference of caregivers revealed a two factor solution, including resentment of help and, experience in seeking help. For every characteristic of help-seeking preference, it was suggested that maternal anxiety, recognition of imminent support, recognition for the local support activity participation were different, and possibilities for effective support were suggested.
https://ror.org/03jeahd70 
