| Abstract [eng] |
This paper explores the links between coping with stress, perceptions of ageing and psychological well-being, based on a literature review and a survey. The study involved 61 women aged between 46 and 68 years who are caring for a parent diagnosed with dementia. Data was collected through convenience sampling. The instruments used in the survey were the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living, the Lithuanian Psychological Well-being Scale for Adults, the Improved Four-Factor Coping with Stress Questionnaire, and the Brief Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire. The findings show that caregivers are more likely to use problem-solving and/or social support stress coping strategies, and least often use emotional release strategy. Caregivers have a positive self-perception of their ageing. Having a partner, providing care for more than 6 years, lower levels of problem behaviour and secondary stressors, more frequent use of the social support strategy and less frequent use of the emotional discharge strategy, and a positive perception of self-aging – positive control are all associated with higher psychological well-being. |
