Abstract
In this study we investigated the links between caregiver burden, family environment, and quality of life in 97 pairs of children
with asthma and the one who was determined to be the primary family caregiver. Using structural equation modeling, within-participant
analyses showed that family environment was positively linked to quality of life for both children and parents. Across-participant
analyses demonstrated that parents’ positive perceptions of family environment were associated with parents’ and children’s
improved quality of life. In addition, parents’ perceptions of family environment mediated the link between caregiver burden
and parents’ and children’s quality of life. Implications for intervention with families are discussed in light of this study’s
important results.
with asthma and the one who was determined to be the primary family caregiver. Using structural equation modeling, within-participant
analyses showed that family environment was positively linked to quality of life for both children and parents. Across-participant
analyses demonstrated that parents’ positive perceptions of family environment were associated with parents’ and children’s
improved quality of life. In addition, parents’ perceptions of family environment mediated the link between caregiver burden
and parents’ and children’s quality of life. Implications for intervention with families are discussed in light of this study’s
important results.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-18
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-011-9155-5
- Authors
- Carla Crespo, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
- Carlos Carona, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
- Neuza Silva, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
- Maria Cristina Canavarro, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Apartado 6153, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal
- Frank Dattilio, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764