ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR IN DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE CAREGIVING ASSERTIVENESS QUESTIONNAIRE (CAQ).

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    • Abstract:
      Dementia family caregivers' assertiveness may play a significant role in the caregiving stress and coping process, but research analyzing this topic is still scarce. This study presents the psychometric properties of the Caregiving Assertiveness Questionnaire (CAQ) and analyzes the associations between assertiveness and other variables with a relevant role in the caregiving coping process. One hundred and forty-seven family dementia caregivers participated in the study. A three-factor structure (expressing discomfort, facing conflicts and setting limits) was found for the CAQ, which explained a 69.63% of the variance in assertiveness. Significant associations were found between scores in CAQ (total scale and subscales) and variables such as experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion and frequency of leisure. CAQ presents appropriate psychometric characteristics and is a useful assessment tool to take into consideration when designing comprehensive assessment protocols for dementia family caregivers, and designing interventions aimed at helping this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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      La asertividad podría tener un papel relevante en el proceso de estrés y afrontamiento del cuidado familiar de personas con demencia. Sin embargo, la investigación sobre esta cuestión es todavía escasa. Este estudio presenta las propiedades psicométricas del "Cuestionario de asertividad en el cuidado" (CAQ), y analiza las asociaciones entre esta variable y otras que presentan un papel importante en el afrontamiento del cuidado. Participaron 147 cuidadores de personas con demencia. Se identificó la estructura factorial del CAQ (expresión del malestar, hacer frente a los conflictos y poner límites), que explicaba el 69,63% de la varianza en asertividad. Se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre las puntuaciones en el CAQ (escala total y subescalas) y otras variables tales como la evitación experiencial, fusión cognitiva y frecuencia de ocio. El CAQ presenta adecuadas propiedades psicométricas y es un instrumento de potencial utilidad a tener en cuenta a la hora de diseñar protocolos de evaluación de los cuidadores familiares y diseñar intervenciones dirigidas a ayudar a estas personas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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