Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 7-28-2018

Abstract

Eighty six professional caregivers of adults with mild intellectual disabilities who reside in community group home settings were recruited for this quantitative study on the application of Problem Solving Therapy in the Albuquerque, NM area. Problem Solving Therapy is often used to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety for caregivers and to improve their quality of life as a professional caregiver. The experimental group were taught a five week program on Problem Solving Therapy. Anxiety, depression and quality of life as a caregiver were measured via pre and post testing using the Kessler 10 (K10) Psychological Distress Scale and the Adult Carer Quality of Life Assessment (ACQoL) for both the experimental and comparison group. No statistically significant changes were noted in comparing the experimental group to the control group, however, data suggests the experimental condition may be working for females. Should this study be replicated, it would be recommended to post-test six months to a year following application of Problem Solving Therapy.

Keywords

Problem Solving Therapy, PST, Caregiving, Caregivers, Intellectual Disabilities

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Counselor Education

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Individual, Family, and Community Education

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Deborah Rifenbary

Second Committee Member

Dr. Jay Parkes

Third Committee Member

Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Trulove

Fourth Committee Member

Dr. Loretta A.Serna

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