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Peer reviewedHayden, Mary F.; Goldman, Jon – Social Work, 1996
Describes whether stress experienced by families of adults with mental retardation was a function of characteristics of caregivers or care recipients and other influences. Data from interviews with 105 families indicated that the marital status of the caregiver, the number and level of services needed, and other factors influenced the families'…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregiver Attitudes, Family Caregivers, Family Characteristics
