Stone, Richele R. (2019) Stress and Wellbeing of Carers of Family Members and Spouses. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
Life expectancy in Australia is increasing, and with it the number of elderly people needing care. With more people deciding to care for their elderly family members at home than put them in a facility, it is important to look at the effects that caregiving can have on the carers mental and physical health. It is also important to understand the effect other variables may have on the health of caregivers. This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of caregivers. Three participants were recruited, all were female, in their 60’s, and caring for a spouse or parent. Interviews were conducted and transcribed, and using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, five overarching themes were identified. These were: (a) Internal motives and values, (b) External motives and values, (c) Relationship quality, (d) Positive aspects of care, and (e) Negative aspects of care. With a deeper understanding of the personal experiences’ caregivers have, better support services may be made available to enhance the positive aspects of care, and reduce the negatives.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Current UniSQ staff and students can request access to this thesis. Please email research.repository@unisq.edu.au with a subject line of SEAR thesis request and provide: Name of the thesis requested and Your name and UniSQ email address |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Counselling (1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2021) |
| Supervisors: | Bob Knight |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Nov 2025 01:01 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Nov 2025 01:01 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Caregiving; Spouse; Parent; Relationship Quality; Motivations to Care; Personal Values; Positive Aspects; Stress; Burden; Carer Wellbeing |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52793 |
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