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Table 4 Standardized effects of the variables on depression in the final model (Fig. 2)

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

 

Direct effects

Indirect effects

Total effects

Perceived burden

.42**

.00

.42*

Beliefs of obligation

.00

−.21*

−.21*

Social pressure

.21**

.00

.21*

Behavioural problems

.17**

.11*

.28*

Independence for the ADL

.00

−.11*

−.11*

  1. Notes. The level of significance of indirect effects and total effects is calculated by bootstrapping. ADL refers to the basic activities of daily living
  2. **p < .01. *p < .05