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Chipperfield, Judith G.

Primary and secondary control strategies and psychological well-being among familial caregivers of older adults with dementia

Caring for an older family member with dementia can be extremely challenging, often resulting in diminished psychological well-being. A wide range of both internally and externally directed behavioral strategies may serve to protect well-being among caregivers. Specifically, primary control strategies involve direct attempts to change one's current situation, while secondary control strategies are attempts to inwardly adjust cognitions to align with the current situation.

Wed, 02/19/2020 - 09:18