BEING A SUPERWOMAN, THE EXPLORATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS AND THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
2024
Exploring Mental Health in African American Women Caregivers
Sample size: 127
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Rhodes Shanae
Primary Institution: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Hypothesis
The study investigates how the Superwoman Schema and caregiver burden affect the mental health of African American female caregivers.
Conclusion
Caregivers who identify with Superwoman characteristics tend to experience higher caregiver burden and worse mental health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- African American caregivers report worse physical health but better mental health compared to other racial groups.
- Higher endorsement of Superwoman characteristics is linked to increased caregiver burden and mental health issues.
- Some Superwoman characteristics partially mediate the relationship between caregiver burden and mental health outcomes.
Takeaway
This study found that African American women who feel they have to be strong and help others may feel more stressed and anxious as caregivers.
Methodology
A mixed methods design with a focus on quantitative analysis, including cross-sectional correlations and regression analyses.
Participant Demographics
African American female caregivers.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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