Distress tolerance, caregiver burden, and psychological vulnerability among caregivers of the clinical population

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dc.contributor.authorAlishba
dc.contributor.authorAmna Arshad
dc.contributor.authorHafsa Tariq
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-27T08:39:51Z
dc.date.available2025-11-27T08:39:51Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractCaregivers of the clinical population commonly experience psychological strain, emotional exhaustion, increased burden of caregiving demands and high levels of stress due to the intensive caregiving responsibilities. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify the relationship between distress tolerance, caregiver burden and psychological vulnerability among caregivers of the clinical population. It was hypothesized that caregivers who encounter difficulty in distress tolerance are more likely to experience increased caregiver burden, which in turn increases their psychological vulnerability. A correlational research design was employed and data was collected from 150 caregivers through purposive sampling. Standardized tools included Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS), Zarit Caregiver Burden Assessment (ZCBA) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). The results showed significant positive correlation between difficulty in distress tolerance, caregiver burden and psychological vulnerability (p>.001) among caregivers. Regression analysis indicate that distress tolerance and caregiver burden significantly predict psychological vulnerability among caregivers. Independent sample t test revealed significant differences among study variables on the basis of gender and institute. One way ANOVA analysis showed significant differences in the study variables based on diagnosis of patient, education and employment status of caregivers. These results have implications for mental health professionals to design culturally sensitive caregiver focused programs aimed to promote their emotional regulation and reduce risks of mental health problems.
dc.identifier.urihttps://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/13116
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUMT, Lahore
dc.titleDistress tolerance, caregiver burden, and psychological vulnerability among caregivers of the clinical population
dc.typeThesis
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