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ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR IN DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE CAREGIVING ASSERTIVENESS QUESTIONNAIRE (CAQ)1

Publicated to:Behavioral Psychology-Psicologia Conductual. 31 (2): 393-412 - 2023-01-01 31(2), DOI: 10.51668/bp.8323209n

Authors: Marquez-Gonzalez, Maria; Jimenez-Gonzalo, Lucia; Alberto, Laura Gallego-; Hernandez-Gomez, Alba; Cabrera, Isabel; Garcia-Batalloso, Ines; Losada-Baltar, Andres

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Autonomous Univ Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author
Autonomous Univ Madrid, Sch Psychol, c Ivan Pavlov, 6, Campus Cantoblanco, Madrid 28049, Spain - Author
King Juan Carlos Univ, Mostoles, Spain - Author
Univ Complutense Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - Author
Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Author
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos - Author
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Abstract

Dementia family caregivers´ assertiveness may play a significant role in the caregiving stress and coping process, but research analyzing this topic is still scarce. This study presents the psychometric properties of the Caregiving Assertiveness Questionnaire (CAQ) and analyzes the associations between assertiveness and other variables with a relevant role in the caregiving coping process. One hundred and forty-seven family dementia caregivers participated in the study. A three-factor structure (expressing discomfort, facing conflicts and setting limits) was found for the CAQ, which explained a 69.63% of the variance in assertiveness. Significant associations were found between scores in CAQ (total scale and subscales) and variables such as experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion and frequency of leisure. CAQ presents appropriate psychometric characteristics and is a useful assessment tool to take into consideration when designing comprehensive assessment protocols for dementia family caregivers, and designing interventions aimed at helping this population.

Keywords

assertivenessassessmentcognitive fusionfamily caregivingrevised memoryscheduleskillssocial skillssocial supportspanish versionstudentsAssertivenessAssessmentDementiaFamily caregivingPsychometric propertiesSocial skills

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Behavioral Psychology-Psicologia Conductual, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q4 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Psychology, Clinical, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-07-01:

  • Google Scholar: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-01:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 22 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://repositorio.uam.es/handle/10486/713096

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (MARQUEZ GONZALEZ, MARIA) .