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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHale KL, Zalla LC, Scherer EM
Grandparenting activities and mental health in Northern Sri Lanka.
The role of grandparenting activities in mitigating social engagement and depressive symptoms in older adults is a growing area of research interest. However, the diversity in demographic characteristics and caregiving responsibilities pose challenges in its measurement. The purpose of this study was to pilot test a mechanism for assessing grandparenting activities in a sample of 79 grandparents (aged 55 and above) in Sri Lanka and examined the relationship between these activities and psychological discomfort. The researchers further investigated if the correlation was influenced by the grandparents' functional constraints. The study found a positive correlation between increased involvement in generative grandparenting activities and reduced psychological distress, with the association being more pronounced in grandparents with higher functional restrictions.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Hale KL, Zalla LC, Scherer EM .
Grandparenting activities and mental health in Northern Sri Lanka.
J Intergener Relatsh 2023; 21(2):194-214. doi: 10.1080/15350770.2021.1991869..
Keywords: Caregiving, Behavioral Health, Elderly
Aschbrenner KA, Pepin R, Mueser KT
A mixed methods exploration of family involvement in medical care for older adults with serious mental illness.
This study explored family involvement in medical care for older adults with serious mental illness (SMI). The investigators found that approximately 89% of older adults with SMI reported family involvement in at least one aspect of their medical care (e.g., medication reminders, medical decision making). However, many family members reported that they were rarely involved in their relative's medical visits, and most did not perceive a need to be involved during routine care.
AHRQ-funded; HS021695.
Citation: Aschbrenner KA, Pepin R, Mueser KT .
A mixed methods exploration of family involvement in medical care for older adults with serious mental illness.
Int J Psychiatry Med 2014;48(2):121-33. doi: 10.2190/PM.48.2.e..
Keywords: Caregiving, Elderly, Behavioral Health, Patient and Family Engagement