Associations Among Family Caregivers' Perceptions of Loneliness, Choice, and Purpose: a Comparative Analysis Between Non-Hispanic Black Caregivers and Non-Hispanic White Caregivers in a Population-Based Sample.

Yiqing QianDerrick D MatthewsEdwin B FisherKathryn E MuessigLixin SongErin E Kent

Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2024)

Black caregivers reported lower loneliness scores than White caregivers. Reporting no choice and lower sense of purpose were associated with higher loneliness in both racial groups.

Keyphrases

palliative care
social support
african american
primary care
emergency department
depressive symptoms
decision making