Applying Relational Turbulence Theory to Adult Caregiving Relationships
Applying Relational Turbulence Theory to Adult Caregiving Relationships
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DOI：
10.1093/geront/gnz090
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发表时间：
2020-05-15
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5.7
通讯作者：
Martindale-Adams, Jennifer
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作者：
Knobloch, Leanne K.;Nichols, Linda O.;Martindale-Adams, Jennifer
虽然照顾者和被照顾者之间的关系的质量预测两个人的福祉，差距存在于理解成人照顾的人际动态。我们引入关系动荡理论作为一个概念框架，了解如何照顾者和照顾对象相互关系。我们搜索了关于关系动荡理论的研究以及关于成人护理伙伴关系的研究。然后，我们整合了两个工作机构。我们的评论表明，初步支持该理论的三个核心原则：（a）过渡，包括过渡到离婚，是关系中的关键时期;（B）关系的不确定性和相互依存关系的参数，复杂的过渡期间的关系;（c）关系动荡预测的结果。实践建议包括：（a）帮助护理伙伴关注关系的连续性，（B）使临床服务面向两个人，（c）教育他们关系的不确定性和相互依赖性，以及（d）教他们减少关系动荡的沟通策略。使护理伙伴意识到人际关系的挑战可能会提高关系满意度。
Although the quality of the relationship between caregivers and care recipients predicts the well-being of both people, gaps exist in understanding the interpersonal dynamics of adult caregiving. We introduce relational turbulence theory as a conceptual framework for understanding how caregivers and care recipients relate to each other. We searched for research on relational turbulence theory as well as research on the relationships of adult care partners. Then, we integrated the two bodies of work. Our review suggests initial support for the theory's three central tenets: (a) transitions, including the transition to caregiving, are key periods within relationships; (b) relational uncertainty and interdependence are relationship parameters that complicate relating during transitions; and (c) relational turbulence predicts outcomes. Recommendations for practice include (a) helping care partners focus on relationship continuity, (b) gearing clinical services toward both people, (c) educating them about relational uncertainty and interdependence, and (d) teaching them communication strategies for diminishing relational turbulence. Making care partners aware of interpersonal challenges may bolster relationship satisfaction.