Peter G Britton
Biographic Data
| ID | 5708770 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Peter G Britton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Peter G |
| FAMILY NAME | Britton |
| SIGNATURE | BRITTON P G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Newcastle University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1985 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cognitive style and perceived control in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
The study investigated the cognitive style and perception of control in co‐resident spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers and their association with psychological adjustment. Depression and strain were significantly correlated with the caregivers' perception that the stress they were experiencing would continue and the expectation that it would affect all areas of their lives. However, the correlations between these factors and depression were …
The relationship between marital intimacy, perceived strain and depression in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
This study explored the quality of marital relationship between dementia sufferers and their spouse caregivers. It assessed the quality of the relationship (level of intimacy) prior to the onset of dementia and also at the time of the study. Caregivers who experienced lower levels of marital intimacy, both currently and before the onset of dementia, were found to have higher levels of perceived strain and depression. The decline in intimacy follo…
Maslach Burnout Inventory
This study reports evidence that the factor structure of the Maslach Burnout Inventory scales may change when the scales are used as part of a wider range of items assessing feelings about work. Results from a sample of nursing staff suggested that feelings of being ‘emotionally drained’ were distinct from feelings of ‘frustration and discouragement about work.’ The extent (or lack) of personal accomplishment was confirmed as a salient factor amo…
The relationship between marital intimacy, perceived strain and depression in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
This study explored the quality of marital relationship between dementia sufferers and their spouse caregivers. It assessed the quality of the relationship (level of intimacy) prior to the onset of dementia and also at the time of the study. Caregivers who experienced lower levels of marital intimacy, both currently and before the onset of dementia, were found to have higher levels of perceived strain and depression. The decline in intimacy follo…
Cognitive style and perceived control in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
The study investigated the cognitive style and perception of control in co‐resident spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers and their association with psychological adjustment. Depression and strain were significantly correlated with the caregivers' perception that the stress they were experiencing would continue and the expectation that it would affect all areas of their lives. However, the correlations between these factors and depression were …
Maslach Burnout Inventory
This study reports evidence that the factor structure of the Maslach Burnout Inventory scales may change when the scales are used as part of a wider range of items assessing feelings about work. Results from a sample of nursing staff suggested that feelings of being ‘emotionally drained’ were distinct from feelings of ‘frustration and discouragement about work.’ The extent (or lack) of personal accomplishment was confirmed as a salient factor amo…
The relationship between marital intimacy, perceived strain and depression in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
This study explored the quality of marital relationship between dementia sufferers and their spouse caregivers. It assessed the quality of the relationship (level of intimacy) prior to the onset of dementia and also at the time of the study. Caregivers who experienced lower levels of marital intimacy, both currently and before the onset of dementia, were found to have higher levels of perceived strain and depression. The decline in intimacy follo…
Cognitive style and perceived control in spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers
The study investigated the cognitive style and perception of control in co‐resident spouse caregivers of dementia sufferers and their association with psychological adjustment. Depression and strain were significantly correlated with the caregivers' perception that the stress they were experiencing would continue and the expectation that it would affect all areas of their lives. However, the correlations between these factors and depression were …
Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Dementia (2 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (2 works) · Depression (economics) (2 works) · Disease (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Spouse (2 works) · Affect (linguistics) (1 work)