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Papers by Caroline Giraudeau
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Aug 18, 2021
International audienc
BioMed Research International, 2017
Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), ... more Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), the study aims to identify trajectories of TGP and FGA over five time points within a 9-year period, explore the relationships between the trajectories of TGP and FGA, and explore if participants from distinct TGP and FGA trajectories differed in indicators of well-being and depression. Latent class growth analysis was used in a five-wave longitudinal design among an older population of 747 participants over 65 years. Results highlight (1) emergence of four trajectories for flexibility (low and increasing, moderate and increasing, moderately high and stable, and high and stable trajectories) and three trajectories for tenacity (low and stable, moderate and stable, and high and decreasing trajectories), (2) that older people belonging to particular trajectories of FGA are not more likely to belong to particular trajectories of TGP, and (3) that participants from the high and decreasing TGP and high or moderately high and stable FGA trajectories were characterized by high score of perceived health, satisfaction with life, and self-esteem and low score of depression moods. These results highlight that the heterogeneity in longitudinal TGP and FGA scores throughout the life span needs to be accounted for in future research.
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Sep 12, 2019
Theoretical background Methods Results Discussion References Grandparent (GP)-Grandchild (GC) rel... more Theoretical background Methods Results Discussion References Grandparent (GP)-Grandchild (GC) relationship is usually meaningful for both generations and of strong influence on each other lives. GP positively influence their GC's development and well-being (Mansson, 2015). Previous research underlined the influence of the frequency of contact, geographic distance, grandparent's age, grandparent's health as well as many other variables on GP-GC closeness. Notwithstanding, few studies have been conducted on the influence of communication, and specifically affectionate communication on GP-GC closeness.
Psycho-oncologie, Jun 1, 2017
RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugé... more RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugés les plus importants et les contraintes imposées par la maladie et les soins (45 patients atteints d’une leucémie aiguë et âgés de 7 à 16 ans; outils: SEIQoL-DWet le PedsQL module cancer). Chez les 7–11 ans, la qualité de vie liée à la maladie est associée à la satisfaction dans les domaines de la famille et des activités physiques. Chez les adolescents, les relations sont plus complexes. L’étude conclut à la nécessité de variations de prise en charge selon l’âge.AbstractThis study examines the perceived relationships between satisfaction in the areas of life patients consider most important and the constraints imposed on them by the disease and treatment (45 patients with leukemia aged 7–16 years; tools: SEIQoL-DW and the PedsQL cancer module). For children aged 7–11, health-related quality of life is associated with satisfaction in relation to family and physical activity. For adolescents, the relationships are more complex. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to vary management strategies according to age.
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
Notre objectif, au cours de cette etude, peut etre decompose en plusieurs pointsnous avons souhai... more Notre objectif, au cours de cette etude, peut etre decompose en plusieurs pointsnous avons souhaite rendre compte des caracteristiques canoniques et specifiques de l'interaction de tutelle au sein de dyades fortement dissymetriques, un adulte prenant en charge un enfant de trente mois au cours de situations de type resolution de problemes. Nous avons observe au cours de situations standardisees differents groupes de dyades adulte-enfant, afin de determiner les caracteristiques de la tutelle, ainsi que le mode de guidage des enseignantes de petite section de maternelle, des educatrices de jeunes enfants de creche, des assistantes maternelles et des meres. Nous avons propose a ces dyades de participer a des seances organisees autour de trois taches : graphisme, construction et emboitement. Nous avons montre que le fait de structurer la seance est une condition necessaire au tutorat. Nous avons egalement note que les participations des enfants et des adultes a ces seances connaisse...
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2020
The aims of this study were to examine the trajectory of depressive symptoms among older French p... more The aims of this study were to examine the trajectory of depressive symptoms among older French people, to investigate the role of gender in the developmental trajectory of depressive symptoms and to explore whether the linear increase in depressive symptoms might be accentuated or attenuated at time points during which the older adults' scores on social support and health satisfaction scales were higher than their individual averages. Methods/materials: Data were used from a subsample of older adults living at home who participated in a longitudinal study initiated by researchers from the University of Tours. They were collected at five time points over a 9-year period (T1: 2003; T2: 2005; T3: 2007; T4: 2009; T5: 2011). This study included 707 participants, and multilevel growth curve analysis was used on measures of depressive symptoms, gender differences, social support and health satisfaction. Results: Results indicated (1) a significant positive linear effect of age on depressive symptoms; (2) that women reported significantly higher scores of depressive symptoms than men at 63 years old (i.e., intercept) and that this gender difference remained constant across age; (3) that the slope of depressive symptoms appeared to increase at time points during which participants had higher levels of social support and to decrease when they had greater health satisfaction. Conclusion: This study provides pertinent information about the change of depressive symptoms in older people living at home and particularly highlights the interest in studying gender, social support and health satisfaction.
Experimental aging research, 2014
BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT: The study directly compared the learning performance of younger and old... more BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT: The study directly compared the learning performance of younger and older participants in two situations, one in which they had the possibility of detecting functional relations in the learning setting, and one in which they did not. Functional relations were defined as functional correspondences that could be established between abstract properties extracted from the sets of stimulus items and an abstract property extracted from the set of response items. A total of 112 adults (18-90 years old) had to learn to predict the values of a numerical variable (the criterion) on the basis of two words (a plant and an animal) as cues. Five plants and five animals were graded according to size. The plant × animal design was orthogonal. The values of the criterion were obtained using an additive, linear scheme under the functional relations condition, and using random associations under the zero relations condition. The hypothesis was well supported by the data. In t...
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the impact of caregivers' street clothes on p... more AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the impact of caregivers' street clothes on people living in special care units (SCUs). We hypothesized that caregivers wearing street clothes would improve residents' relationships with other residents and caregivers, and as a consequence would improve their quality of life. BACKGROUND Environmental factors have been recognized as important elements in the care of people with dementia. Among these factors, the importance of the caregivers' appearance and more particularly their street clothes has been raised. DESIGN The Street Clothes study (STRECLO) was designed as a multicenter crossover observational study. METHOD This study was conducted in two volunteer nursing homes. It involved videotaping residents (N=24) over a 6-month period: caregivers wore uniform and then street clothes for two consecutive three-month periods. Three outcome measures were observed: 1) behaviors of residents, 2) contents of conversations and 3) ...
Enfance, 2018
Cet article porte sur l’influence de la participation a un programme intergenerationnel (IG) sur ... more Cet article porte sur l’influence de la participation a un programme intergenerationnel (IG) sur les representations a l’egard des personnes âgees chez des enfants d’ecole primaire. 78 enfants participent a ce programme IG original qui prend place dans une structure architecturale comprenant une ecole primaire et des logements seniors, permettant aux enfants et aux personnes âgees d’etre en contact quotidiennement. Nous avons suppose l’existence d’un lien entre les interactions intergenerationnelles durant une annee scolaire et le developpement de representations positives envers les personnes âgees pour les enfants. Nos resultats indiquent que les enfants ont modifie de facon positive leurs representations au cours de l’annee scolaire, notamment en ce qui concernent la force physique des personnes âgees, l’intelligence (pour les plus jeunes d’entre eux) et l’aspect joyeux (pour les plus âges). Nos resultats montrent les bienfaits des interactions IG et permettent de repenser les li...
Psycho-Oncologie
RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugé... more RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugés les plus importants et les contraintes imposées par la maladie et les soins (45 patients atteints d’une leucémie aiguë et âgés de 7 à 16 ans; outils: SEIQoL-DWet le PedsQL module cancer). Chez les 7–11 ans, la qualité de vie liée à la maladie est associée à la satisfaction dans les domaines de la famille et des activités physiques. Chez les adolescents, les relations sont plus complexes. L’étude conclut à la nécessité de variations de prise en charge selon l’âge.AbstractThis study examines the perceived relationships between satisfaction in the areas of life patients consider most important and the constraints imposed on them by the disease and treatment (45 patients with leukemia aged 7–16 years; tools: SEIQoL-DW and the PedsQL cancer module). For children aged 7–11, health-related quality of life is associated with satisfaction in relation to family and physical activity. For adolescents, the relationships are more complex. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to vary management strategies according to age.
Communication Research Reports
Emerging Adulthood
The present study examines emotional closeness between French grandparents and their emerging adu... more The present study examines emotional closeness between French grandparents and their emerging adult grandchildren. The present study explores facets of the grandparent–grandchild relationship that have not been extensively investigated. It highlights the importance of the grandchildren’s relationship with their grandparents as they reach adulthood and the facets of intergenerational emotional closeness during this period of transition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with 13 grandparents and their emerging adult grandchildren. Four themes were extracted from the thematic analysis of the interviews (emotional bonding; sharing identity, values, and personality; emotional worries and concerns about illness and death; adult role acquisition). The study reveals the depth of the grandparent-emerging adult–grandchild relationship, which is a source not only of love, support, and companionship in their daily life, but also of worries about the future. This study also ...
European Journal of Ageing
Frontiers in Psychology
ObjectivesFrom a self-determination theory perspective, the purpose of this cross sectional study... more ObjectivesFrom a self-determination theory perspective, the purpose of this cross sectional study was to better understand how to motivate hospitalized older adults’ behaviors and test an integrative model of the role of causality orientations and a supportive/controlled environment on basic need satisfaction, motivation for health oriented physical activity, positive and negative affective states, depressive symptoms, apathy, and boredom.MethodsOlder adults (N = 146; Mage = 81.27 years, SD = 7.75, 74.7% female) in French hospital units completed self-report questionnaires and socio-demographic data were also collected.ResultsPartial least squares path modeling results showed that participants’ autonomy orientation positively associated with the perception of a supportive environment was related to need satisfaction, autonomous motivation for health-oriented physical activity, and high scores on positive affective states. Conversely, participants’ impersonal orientation positively a...
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Aug 18, 2021
International audienc
BioMed Research International, 2017
Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), ... more Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), the study aims to identify trajectories of TGP and FGA over five time points within a 9-year period, explore the relationships between the trajectories of TGP and FGA, and explore if participants from distinct TGP and FGA trajectories differed in indicators of well-being and depression. Latent class growth analysis was used in a five-wave longitudinal design among an older population of 747 participants over 65 years. Results highlight (1) emergence of four trajectories for flexibility (low and increasing, moderate and increasing, moderately high and stable, and high and stable trajectories) and three trajectories for tenacity (low and stable, moderate and stable, and high and decreasing trajectories), (2) that older people belonging to particular trajectories of FGA are not more likely to belong to particular trajectories of TGP, and (3) that participants from the high and decreasing TGP and high or moderately high and stable FGA trajectories were characterized by high score of perceived health, satisfaction with life, and self-esteem and low score of depression moods. These results highlight that the heterogeneity in longitudinal TGP and FGA scores throughout the life span needs to be accounted for in future research.
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Sep 12, 2019
Theoretical background Methods Results Discussion References Grandparent (GP)-Grandchild (GC) rel... more Theoretical background Methods Results Discussion References Grandparent (GP)-Grandchild (GC) relationship is usually meaningful for both generations and of strong influence on each other lives. GP positively influence their GC's development and well-being (Mansson, 2015). Previous research underlined the influence of the frequency of contact, geographic distance, grandparent's age, grandparent's health as well as many other variables on GP-GC closeness. Notwithstanding, few studies have been conducted on the influence of communication, and specifically affectionate communication on GP-GC closeness.
Psycho-oncologie, Jun 1, 2017
RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugé... more RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugés les plus importants et les contraintes imposées par la maladie et les soins (45 patients atteints d’une leucémie aiguë et âgés de 7 à 16 ans; outils: SEIQoL-DWet le PedsQL module cancer). Chez les 7–11 ans, la qualité de vie liée à la maladie est associée à la satisfaction dans les domaines de la famille et des activités physiques. Chez les adolescents, les relations sont plus complexes. L’étude conclut à la nécessité de variations de prise en charge selon l’âge.AbstractThis study examines the perceived relationships between satisfaction in the areas of life patients consider most important and the constraints imposed on them by the disease and treatment (45 patients with leukemia aged 7–16 years; tools: SEIQoL-DW and the PedsQL cancer module). For children aged 7–11, health-related quality of life is associated with satisfaction in relation to family and physical activity. For adolescents, the relationships are more complex. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to vary management strategies according to age.
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
Notre objectif, au cours de cette etude, peut etre decompose en plusieurs pointsnous avons souhai... more Notre objectif, au cours de cette etude, peut etre decompose en plusieurs pointsnous avons souhaite rendre compte des caracteristiques canoniques et specifiques de l'interaction de tutelle au sein de dyades fortement dissymetriques, un adulte prenant en charge un enfant de trente mois au cours de situations de type resolution de problemes. Nous avons observe au cours de situations standardisees differents groupes de dyades adulte-enfant, afin de determiner les caracteristiques de la tutelle, ainsi que le mode de guidage des enseignantes de petite section de maternelle, des educatrices de jeunes enfants de creche, des assistantes maternelles et des meres. Nous avons propose a ces dyades de participer a des seances organisees autour de trois taches : graphisme, construction et emboitement. Nous avons montre que le fait de structurer la seance est une condition necessaire au tutorat. Nous avons egalement note que les participations des enfants et des adultes a ces seances connaisse...
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2020
The aims of this study were to examine the trajectory of depressive symptoms among older French p... more The aims of this study were to examine the trajectory of depressive symptoms among older French people, to investigate the role of gender in the developmental trajectory of depressive symptoms and to explore whether the linear increase in depressive symptoms might be accentuated or attenuated at time points during which the older adults' scores on social support and health satisfaction scales were higher than their individual averages. Methods/materials: Data were used from a subsample of older adults living at home who participated in a longitudinal study initiated by researchers from the University of Tours. They were collected at five time points over a 9-year period (T1: 2003; T2: 2005; T3: 2007; T4: 2009; T5: 2011). This study included 707 participants, and multilevel growth curve analysis was used on measures of depressive symptoms, gender differences, social support and health satisfaction. Results: Results indicated (1) a significant positive linear effect of age on depressive symptoms; (2) that women reported significantly higher scores of depressive symptoms than men at 63 years old (i.e., intercept) and that this gender difference remained constant across age; (3) that the slope of depressive symptoms appeared to increase at time points during which participants had higher levels of social support and to decrease when they had greater health satisfaction. Conclusion: This study provides pertinent information about the change of depressive symptoms in older people living at home and particularly highlights the interest in studying gender, social support and health satisfaction.
Experimental aging research, 2014
BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT: The study directly compared the learning performance of younger and old... more BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT: The study directly compared the learning performance of younger and older participants in two situations, one in which they had the possibility of detecting functional relations in the learning setting, and one in which they did not. Functional relations were defined as functional correspondences that could be established between abstract properties extracted from the sets of stimulus items and an abstract property extracted from the set of response items. A total of 112 adults (18-90 years old) had to learn to predict the values of a numerical variable (the criterion) on the basis of two words (a plant and an animal) as cues. Five plants and five animals were graded according to size. The plant × animal design was orthogonal. The values of the criterion were obtained using an additive, linear scheme under the functional relations condition, and using random associations under the zero relations condition. The hypothesis was well supported by the data. In t...
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the impact of caregivers' street clothes on p... more AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the impact of caregivers' street clothes on people living in special care units (SCUs). We hypothesized that caregivers wearing street clothes would improve residents' relationships with other residents and caregivers, and as a consequence would improve their quality of life. BACKGROUND Environmental factors have been recognized as important elements in the care of people with dementia. Among these factors, the importance of the caregivers' appearance and more particularly their street clothes has been raised. DESIGN The Street Clothes study (STRECLO) was designed as a multicenter crossover observational study. METHOD This study was conducted in two volunteer nursing homes. It involved videotaping residents (N=24) over a 6-month period: caregivers wore uniform and then street clothes for two consecutive three-month periods. Three outcome measures were observed: 1) behaviors of residents, 2) contents of conversations and 3) ...
Enfance, 2018
Cet article porte sur l’influence de la participation a un programme intergenerationnel (IG) sur ... more Cet article porte sur l’influence de la participation a un programme intergenerationnel (IG) sur les representations a l’egard des personnes âgees chez des enfants d’ecole primaire. 78 enfants participent a ce programme IG original qui prend place dans une structure architecturale comprenant une ecole primaire et des logements seniors, permettant aux enfants et aux personnes âgees d’etre en contact quotidiennement. Nous avons suppose l’existence d’un lien entre les interactions intergenerationnelles durant une annee scolaire et le developpement de representations positives envers les personnes âgees pour les enfants. Nos resultats indiquent que les enfants ont modifie de facon positive leurs representations au cours de l’annee scolaire, notamment en ce qui concernent la force physique des personnes âgees, l’intelligence (pour les plus jeunes d’entre eux) et l’aspect joyeux (pour les plus âges). Nos resultats montrent les bienfaits des interactions IG et permettent de repenser les li...
Psycho-Oncologie
RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugé... more RésuméCe travail étudie les relations perçues entre la satisfaction dans les domaines de vie jugés les plus importants et les contraintes imposées par la maladie et les soins (45 patients atteints d’une leucémie aiguë et âgés de 7 à 16 ans; outils: SEIQoL-DWet le PedsQL module cancer). Chez les 7–11 ans, la qualité de vie liée à la maladie est associée à la satisfaction dans les domaines de la famille et des activités physiques. Chez les adolescents, les relations sont plus complexes. L’étude conclut à la nécessité de variations de prise en charge selon l’âge.AbstractThis study examines the perceived relationships between satisfaction in the areas of life patients consider most important and the constraints imposed on them by the disease and treatment (45 patients with leukemia aged 7–16 years; tools: SEIQoL-DW and the PedsQL cancer module). For children aged 7–11, health-related quality of life is associated with satisfaction in relation to family and physical activity. For adolescents, the relationships are more complex. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to vary management strategies according to age.
Communication Research Reports
Emerging Adulthood
The present study examines emotional closeness between French grandparents and their emerging adu... more The present study examines emotional closeness between French grandparents and their emerging adult grandchildren. The present study explores facets of the grandparent–grandchild relationship that have not been extensively investigated. It highlights the importance of the grandchildren’s relationship with their grandparents as they reach adulthood and the facets of intergenerational emotional closeness during this period of transition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with 13 grandparents and their emerging adult grandchildren. Four themes were extracted from the thematic analysis of the interviews (emotional bonding; sharing identity, values, and personality; emotional worries and concerns about illness and death; adult role acquisition). The study reveals the depth of the grandparent-emerging adult–grandchild relationship, which is a source not only of love, support, and companionship in their daily life, but also of worries about the future. This study also ...
European Journal of Ageing
Frontiers in Psychology
ObjectivesFrom a self-determination theory perspective, the purpose of this cross sectional study... more ObjectivesFrom a self-determination theory perspective, the purpose of this cross sectional study was to better understand how to motivate hospitalized older adults’ behaviors and test an integrative model of the role of causality orientations and a supportive/controlled environment on basic need satisfaction, motivation for health oriented physical activity, positive and negative affective states, depressive symptoms, apathy, and boredom.MethodsOlder adults (N = 146; Mage = 81.27 years, SD = 7.75, 74.7% female) in French hospital units completed self-report questionnaires and socio-demographic data were also collected.ResultsPartial least squares path modeling results showed that participants’ autonomy orientation positively associated with the perception of a supportive environment was related to need satisfaction, autonomous motivation for health-oriented physical activity, and high scores on positive affective states. Conversely, participants’ impersonal orientation positively a...