Investigating How Strained Family Relationships Affect Mental Health of Elder Caregivers

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Caregiving Roles 2.2 Impact of Family Strain 2.3 Mental Health Implications 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Stress and Coping Theory 3.2 Family Systems Theory 3.3 Mental Health Models 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Data Analysis Procedures 5. Family Dynamics Analysis 5.1 Role Conflicts and Expectations 5.2 Communication Patterns 5.3 Support Systems Availability 6. Mental Health Assessment 6.1 Depression and Anxiety Indicators 6.2 Stress Measurement Tools 6.3 Well-being and Burnout Factors 7. Results and Findings 7.1 Effects on Emotional Health 7.2 Relationship Strain Metrics 7.3 Data Interpretation 8. Discussion and Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Practice 8.3 Recommendations for Future Research