Perceived religious social support in faith communities for caregivers of persons living with dementia
Resource type
Authors/contributors
- Garrison, Brianna V. (Author)
- Myers, Dennis R. (Author)
- Parrish, Danielle E. (Author)
- Oxhandler, Holly K. (Author)
Title
Perceived religious social support in faith communities for caregivers of persons living with dementia
Abstract
As the U.S. population continues to age, increasing the prevalence of persons impacted by dementia in the community, faith communities are challenged to address the growing needs of their members. However, research has not looked specifically at the effects of religious social support on caregivers for persons living with dementia experiencing burden. This study aimed to address this gap by utilizing an exploratory, cross-sectional design to survey U.S. caregivers of persons living with dementia who expressed faith to be an important aspect of their life (n = 158). This study found that religious social support is a significant predictor of reducing burden among caregivers.
Publication
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Publisher
Routledge
Date
2025
Volume
0
Issue
0
Pages
1-16
Citation Key
garrisonPerceivedReligiousSocial2025
Accessed
4/3/25, 2:47 PM
PMID
40082078
ISSN
0163-4372
Library Catalog
Taylor and Francis+NEJM
Extra
Citation
Garrison, B. V., Myers, D. R., Parrish, D. E., & Oxhandler, H. K. (2025). Perceived religious social support in faith communities for caregivers of persons living with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 0(0), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2479129
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