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Table 3 Correlation matrix of the variables used in this study

From: Determinants of depression in primary caregivers of disabled older relatives: a path analysis

 

2

3

4

5

6

7

1 Depression

.44**

−.08

.18*

−.04

.31**

.044

2 Perceived burden

 

−.23**

−.09

−.29**

.32**

.14*

3 Beliefs of obligation

  

.34**

.01

−.07

−.05

4 Social pressure

   

.13

.04

−.07

5 Independence for the ADL

    

−.15*

−.55**

6 Behavioural problems

     

.14*

7 Cognitive impairment

      
  1. Note. ADL refers to the basic activities of daily living
  2. **p < .01. *p < .05