How Much Striving Is Too Much? John Henryism Active Coping Predicts Worse Daily Cortisol Responses for African American but Not White Female Dementia Family Caregivers

These findings extend recent studies by showing that being AA, a caregiver, and high in JHAC may elevate the risk for chronic disease, especially for those with higher patient ADL and behavioral problems. Thus, it is imperative that interventions appreciate the pernicious role of high-effort coping style, especially for AA caregivers, to minimize the stressful side effects of patient ADL and memory and behavioral problems for the caregiver.