Fig. 1 Stress and coping in family caregivers,
based on Stress and Coping Theory
(Lazarus & Folkman)
Caregiving as a stressor
Do I have adequate resources to cope?
Appraisal: Resources & Coping
How am I going to cope?
Personal meaning
+ -
Positive
Appraisal
Negative
Appraisal
Emotional well being of caregiver