Date of Conferral

4-10-2024

Date of Award

April 2024

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Social Work

Advisor

Debra Wilson

Abstract

Informal older caregivers who care for other older adult's experience stress that can harm them. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the relationship between perceived stress and the physical health, quality of life, and coping skills of the informal older caregiver. The stress process model was used as the conceptual framework for this study. Using the Self survey using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), World health Quality of Life BREF (WHQOL-BREF) Scale, and the Brief-COPE Inventory, a total of 80 informal older caregivers were selected as participants. Pearson chi-square and Pearson’s r were used to analyze the participant data retrieved from Survey Monkey Audience. The Pearson chi-square showed a statistically significant relationship between perceived stress and physical health. A Pearson’s r was conducted to find the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life, and the results indicated there was no statistically significant relationship between perceived stress and quality of life. The relationship between perceived stress and coping skills was analyzed a Pearson’s r, and the results showed there was no statistically significant relationship between perceived stress and coping skills. The positive social change implications of this study include the results being used to create clinical interventions within families, individuals, friends, and loved ones. The findings of this study can also help raise awareness of the many roles and responsibilities of informal older adults.

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