Carruth A K, Tate U S, Moffett B S, Hill K
Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing, Hammond, USA.
Nurs Res. 1997 Mar-Apr;46(2):93-100. doi: 10.1097/00006199-199703000-00006.
The purpose of this study was to test a theoretical model developed to explain family satisfaction among 171 caregivers of elderly parents. Using LISREL to estimate path coefficients, the findings support family satisfaction as directly and indirectly influenced by reciprocity, emotional well-being and family functioning. Explanatory variables accounted for 70% of the variance in predicting family satisfaction. Intrinsic rewards derived from giving care, positive affect, and family functioning contributed to higher levels of family satisfaction, while dysphoria contributed significantly to lower levels. Family satisfaction was also indirectly influenced by positive and negative exchanges received by the parent. Increasing caregivers awareness of the reciprocal nature of their relationships with all family members may be an effective strategy in helping them appreciate their contribution to the well-being of their parents and achieve satisfaction in the caregiving role.
本研究的目的是检验一个为解释171名老年父母照料者的家庭满意度而构建的理论模型。运用LISREL软件估计路径系数，研究结果支持家庭满意度受到互惠、情感幸福和家庭功能的直接和间接影响。解释变量在预测家庭满意度时可解释70%的方差。给予照料所获得的内在奖励、积极情绪和家庭功能有助于提高家庭满意度水平，而烦躁不安则显著导致较低的满意度水平。家庭满意度还受到父母所经历的积极和消极交流的间接影响。提高照料者对其与所有家庭成员关系中互惠性质的认识，可能是帮助他们认识到自己对父母幸福的贡献并在照料角色中获得满足感的有效策略。
