Evaluation of care burden, psychological well-being and life satisfaction of informal caregivers caring of older people

Atay E., AKÇOBAN S., TOSUN B.

Geriatric Nursing, vol.67, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.103715
  • Journal Name: Geriatric Nursing
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, AgeLine, CINAHL, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Informal caregiver, Informal caregiver burden, Life satisfaction, Nurse, Older people, Psychological well-being
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim It was to evaluate the care burden, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction levels of informal caregivers caring for older adults. Methods The study was conducted as a cross-sectional analytical study with informal caregivers (n = 191) between August - October 2024. The “Caregiver Personal Information Form,” “Zarit Care Burden Scale,” “Psychological Well-Being Scale,” and “Life Satisfaction Scale” were used. Results The mean age of caregivers was 48.21 ± 8.67 years, 84.8 % were female and 49.7 % had chronic diseases. The mean total score of the Zarit Care Burden Scale was 45.78 ± 14.99, the Psychological Well-Being Scale was 28.19 ± 7.38, and the Life Satisfaction Scale was 17.81 ± 5. It was found that the care burden of female caregivers with chronic disease was higher (p < 0.05). Conclusions It was found that informal caregivers experienced a moderate level of care burden, while their psychological well-being and life satisfaction levels were low.