Exploring Differential Associations between Optimism and Pessimism with Caregiver Burden: The Role of Subjective Well-Being

Optimism and pessimism may have differential effects on stress and well-being. In a sample of caregivers, we found that pessimism was a stronger predictor than optimism of caregiver burden and depressive symptoms. Further, there was an indirect effect of depressive symptoms in the association between pessimism and caregiver burden.