Premium
Factors Associated with Emotional Well‐being in Primary and Secondary Caregivers of Patients with Eating Disorders
Author(s) -
Sepúlveda Ana R.,
Graell Montserrat,
Berbel Enrique,
Anastasiadou Dimitra,
Botella Juan,
Carrobles José A.,
Morandé Gonzalo
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.1118
Subject(s) - anxiety , clinical psychology , coping (psychology) , psychological intervention , psychology , eating disorders , depression (economics) , maladaptive coping , psychiatry , economics , macroeconomics
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine and identify the psychological, clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with emotional well‐being by type of caregiver. A cross‐sectional study was conducted among 185 primary caregivers and 92 secondary caregivers of patients with an eating disorder using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Experience of Caregiving Inventory and the Eating Disorders Symptom Impact Scale. According to a multiple regression analysis, a total of four models were obtained accounting for 42%–47% of the variance in emotional well‐being. The variable that accounted for most of the variance of emotional well‐being in three of the models was the impact of nutrition. Improving aspects of the relationships with the patients reduced anxiety and depression levels in primary caregivers. Similarly, a positive personal experience reduced depression in secondary caregivers. A higher education level was associated with decreased anxiety levels in both types of caregivers. Specific family interventions including both types of caregivers may be useful for providing emotional and adaptive personal coping skills. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.