CAREGIVER BURDEN, COPING MECHANISMS AND CATHARSIS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Authors

Triveni Goswami Vernal, Special education specialist - IndiaFollow

Keywords

Caregiver Burden, Autism, Autonomy, India, coping mechanisms, cathartic behavior

Disciplines

Architecture | Business | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Adopting a qualitative approach, with narrative analysis, an attempt will be made to understand the experience of ‘Caregiver Burden’ amongst 5-7 primary caregivers of children with Autism, in India. An attempt will also be made to capture their coping mechanisms and cathartic behaviours, to reduce stress. To this end, a Caregiver Burden Inventory and an Open Ended questionnaire, touching upon the main issues, will be used. The study also aims to perceive how autonomy as a personality trait can play a significant role in empowering oneself as a caregiver and subsequently have noteworthy consequences on the coping mechanisms and cathartic behaviour.

Recommended Citation

Vernal, Triveni Goswami (2018) "CAREGIVER BURDEN, COPING MECHANISMS AND CATHARSIS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY," BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8288.1017