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Peer reviewedSkaff, Marilyn M.; Pearlin, Leonard I. – Gerontologist, 1992
Examined loss of identity resulting from engulfment in caregiver role among 555 adult children and spouses caring for Alzheimer patient. Loss was more common among spouses, females, and younger caregivers. Limited social contact and lack of social roles were related to greater loss of self. Found loss of self associated with lower…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Alzheimers Disease, Family Caregivers, Role Perception
