Activity restriction mediates the association between pain and depressed affect: a study of younger and older adult cancer patients

Article Abstract:

A longitudinal study of the relationship between pain, functional disability and symptoms of depression in younger and older cancer patients validated earlier results showing that functional disability mediates the impact of pain on symptoms of depression. Over time, activity restriction increased proportionately with pain, thus triggering a rise in depressed affect. Due to lower expectations, and greater exposure to illness and disability restricted activities caused less distress to the older people.

Analysis, Cancer pain

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Endorsement of proactively aggressive caregiving strategies moderates the relation between caregiver mental health and potentially harmful caregiving behavior

Article Abstract:

The proposition that caregiver endorsement of proactively aggressive caregiving strategies (PA) can effectively mediate the relation between caregiver mental health outcomes and potentially harmful caregiver behavior (PHB) is examined. Findings reveal that endorsement of PA intermediate the relations between resentment and PHB.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Care and treatment, Caregivers

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Relationship quality and potentially harmful behaviors by spousal caregivers: how we were then, how we are now

Article Abstract:

A study is presented of caregivers who were interviewed to assess quality of relationship and behavior. It is seen that caregivers who are suffering from depression have an increased likelihood of behaving in potentially harmful ways towards their spouses.

Aging, Research, Causes of, Human behavior, Interpersonal relations

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