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Factors Associated with Life Satisfaction of Personal Care Workers Delivering Dementia Care in Day Care Centers
- DOI:
- 10.1300/J010v46n01_03
pages 37-45
Available online: 22 Sep 2008Abstract
This study examined the overall life satisfaction of personal care workers (PCWs) delivering dementia care in elderly day care centers in Hong Kong. A total of 142 PCWs participated in the present study. Regression analysis results showed that self-efficacy in dementia care was a robust predictor for PCWs' life satisfaction. Female gender, perceived adequacy of training, low staff to client ratio, and high emotional support from colleagues predicted a high level of self-efficacy. To promote a higher level of life satisfaction among PCWs, it is essential for organizations to enhance their sense of self-efficacy. Providing PCWs with adequate training that address areas specific to their perceived needs is of utmost importance in achieving this goal.
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- Available online: 22 Sep 2008
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- a Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, 27 A Kung Kok Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR
- b School of Public Health
- c Department of Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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