介護以前の親子関係における精神的自立が介護にあたえる影響―母娘介護の受容に注目して―

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This study aimed to examine the influence of parent-child psychological independence on care burden through acceptance of care. Five hundred thirty-four adult children, who were caring for, or had cared for their parents at home, completed the scales. In analysis one, the acceptance of care scale data was analyzed using factor analysis and confirmed reliability and validity. In analysis two, data were analyzed using a pass analysis with multiple group structural equation modeling to identify the relationship between parent-child psychological independence, the acceptance of care, and care burden, and the care dyad difference between the models. Analysis one showed three factors of the acceptance of care scale: 'confusion and resistance,' 'resignation and hope,' 'active understanding. ' This scale had internal consistency and validity. Analysis two illustrated that 'reliable relationship with a parent' affected 'resignation and hope' and 'active understanding,' and that 'confusion and resistance' and 'active understanding' affected care burden. It was also suggested that dementia affected 'confusion and resistance' in mother-daughter caregiving. Implications for mental support for caregivers were discussed.