Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the existence of a characteristic personality profile of family carers of people with dementia. The correct knowledge and use of psychological variables which affect the carer, helps to promote appropriate actions to mitigate the impact of care and improve the carer’s quality of life and likewise the one of the person cared for. The study population consists of 69 family carers of people with dementia, members of various associations and care centers. The results allow us to identify a characteristic personality profile for these carers and it reveals a specific psychological working in this sample, although we cannot directly relate it with the tasks of caring for people with this disease, this profile gives us very relevant information to pay more attention to the needs of this group. Moreover, the analysis of personality styles depends on the sex of the family carer, showing, once again, that the woman is in a situation of most vulnerability.
Highlights
Personality and dementia: an approach to differential profile of the caregiver
The aim of this study is to determine the existence of a characteristic personality profile of family carers of people with dementia
The study population consists of 69 family carers of people with dementia, members of various associations and care centers
Summary
Personality and dementia: an approach to differential profile of the caregiver. The aim of this study is to determine the existence of a characteristic personality profile of family carers of people with dementia. Como puede apreciarse en la Tabla 2, se encuentran diferencias significativas entre la población normal española y los familiares cuidadores de personas con demencia, en 12 de las 24 escalas del MIPS.
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