Effects of Coping Resources on Depressive Symptoms in Rural Heart Failure Patient-Caregiver Dyads: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling Analysis

Lucinda J Graven; Erin Stearns; Thomas Ledermann; Shea Plummer; Marlee Hubble; M Bryant Howren; Joan S Grant; Laurie S Abbott

doi:10.1177/10748407261440167

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Effects of Coping Resources on Depressive Symptoms in Rural Heart Failure Patient-Caregiver Dyads: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling Analysis

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Effects of Coping Resources on Depressive Symptoms in Rural Heart Failure Patient-Caregiver Dyads: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling Analysis

Lucinda J Graven, Erin Stearns, Thomas Ledermann, Shea Plummer, Marlee Hubble, M Bryant Howren, Joan S Grant and Laurie S Abbott

Journal of family nursing

05/11/2026

DOI: 10.1177/10748407261440167

PMID: 42109052

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Abstract

Managing heart failure (HF) can be challenging for rural dyads, potentially contributing to depressive symptoms. Coping resources may be important components for dyadic interventions targeting depressive symptoms. To explore actor and partner effects of coping resources on depressive symptoms in rural HF dyads. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 42 rural HF dyads using the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List-12, Social Problem-Solving Inventory Revised-Short, Global Family Function, Family APGAR, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scales. Data were analyzed using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model. Patients were 66.42 and caregivers were 60.83 years old. No partner effects noted. Significant actor effects for patients and caregivers between their own social support and depressive symptoms and their own problem-solving and depressive symptoms were found. There was also a significant actor effect between the caregivers' family satisfaction and depressive symptoms. Dyadic interventions that enhance coping resources are needed.

Heart Failure

Rural Health

dyads

family caregivers

depressive symptoms

coping

Actor-Partner Interdependence Model

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Title: Subtitle: Effects of Coping Resources on Depressive Symptoms in Rural Heart Failure Patient-Caregiver Dyads: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling Analysis
Creators: Lucinda J Graven - Florida State University
Erin Stearns - Florida State University
Thomas Ledermann - Florida State University
Shea Plummer - Florida State University
Marlee Hubble - Florida State University
M Bryant Howren - University of Iowa
Joan S Grant - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Laurie S Abbott - Florida State University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of family nursing
DOI: 10.1177/10748407261440167
PMID: 42109052
ISSN: 1074-8407
eISSN: 1552-549X
Publisher: Sage
Grant note: Florida Blue Center for Rural Health Research and Policy Florida State University Council on Research and Creativity
The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The study was funded by the Florida Blue Center for Rural Health Research and Policy and the Florida State University Council on Research and Creativity.
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 05/11/2026
Academic Unit: Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9985164326102771

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