Caregiver burden is a well-established predictor of poor wellbeing, particularly among ethnic minority caregivers, who may face additional cultural and systemic stressors(Brooke et al., 2018; Nielsen et al., 2021). Wellbeing may also be influenced by cultural beliefs and attitudes toward dementia, included perceived threat. Acculturation refers to how individuals navigate the culture of their heritage and also the culture of their host country, for example the United Kingdom (Berry, 1997), which may shape how caregivers perceive dementia. Understanding how these beliefs influence wellbeing, and burden could support more culturally responsive care for minority groups in the UK. Despite this, there are inconsistent findings on reducing caregiver burden and increasing wellbeing for minority ethnic groups. The aim of this cross-sectional quantitative study was to investigate how threat of dementia and acculturation moderates the wellbeing and burden link, for minority caregivers living in the UK. Participants (n=63) completed an online survey examining wellbeing, acculturation, threat of dementia and caregiver burden. Demographic information relating to migration and details about the person with dementia were also collected. A significant negative association was found between burden and wellbeing, but moderated regression analyses indicated that neither acculturation nor threat of dementia significantly moderated this relationship. However, time since migration was significantly associated with lower wellbeing, and greater burden and dementia threat. Perceived threat of dementia was also independently associated with reduced wellbeing. These findings highlight the potential impact of migration experiences and dementia perceptions on caregiver wellbeing, with implications for culturally attuned support strategies.
| Date of Award | 7 Aug 2025 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Ashley Vanstone (Supervisor) |
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology : Main Portfolio: (Alternative Format Thesis) 1) Understanding dementia across diasporic communities: a scoping review; 2) Does the Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service meet the MSNAP accreditation criteria for the provision of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?; 3) How does cultural integration shape the relationship between caregiver burden and wellbeing of dementia caregivers from minority ethnic groups living in the UK?
Jassi, L. (Author). 7 Aug 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)