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ERIC Number: EJ756265
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 9
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-1070-5309
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Validation of the Zarit Burden Interview for Chinese Canadian Caregivers
Lai, Daniel W. L.
Social Work Research, v31 n1 p45-53 2007
The factor structure of a Chinese version of the Zarit Burden Interview was assessed with a random sample of Chinese caregivers in Canada. The results indicated that the latent constructs identified in earlier studies on caregivers did not fit well when tested with Chinese caregivers. Exploratory factor analysis reported a five-factor solution, which accounted for 52.45% of the variance in eigenvalues. Maximum-likelihood confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the generalizability of this five-factor model and a better fit to the observed data was reported. The findings showed that Chinese caregivers had different experiences in providing care. The concept of burden was more than practical challenges and strain; it also included negative feelings such as embarrassment, anger, and uncertainty due to the loss of control over the future of the caring process.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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