Ethnicity, social status, and families' experiences of caring for a mentally ill family member
Community Mental Health JournalPublished 1 June 1996
Peter J. Guarnaccia, Pilar Parra
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One of the first comparative studies of family caregivers from different ethnic groups is provided and an agenda for future research in this area is suggested.
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There is growing attention to the role of families nas caregivers of family members with serious mental illness. This paper presents presents data from a multicultural sample of 90 family caregivers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The paper examines families' experiences with mental health services; their support networks and family burdens; and their conceptions of mental illness. The paper both provides one of the first comparative studies of family caregivers from different ethnic groups and suggests an agenda for future research in this area.
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PsychologySocial Sciences
Family RelationsEthnicity and Family Therapy
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