Interpersonal Predictors of Grief among Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

What is the primary question addressed by this study?-Doesperceived burdensomeness, relational deprivation, and self-esteem-related social support predict the severity of dementia-related grief among family caregivers? What is the main finding of this study?-Perceivedburdensomeness and relational deprivation were the only interpersonal constructs independently associated with greater caregiver dementia-related grief.Self-esteem-related social support was strongly protective when considered in a stepwise model. What is the meaning of the finding?-Interventions aiming to reduce caregiver grief should directly target these interpersonal vulnerabilities, i.e., perceived burdensomeness, relational deprivation, and lack of self-esteem-related social support, to mitigate distress.