16 December 2024 : Clinical Research
Emotional Labor of Caregivers of Elderly Patients with Dementia and Disabilities in a Psychiatric Hospital in China
Shuo Zhong ABCDEF 1, Xianfei Chen ABDF 2, Jihong Li ACE 3,4*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945722
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945722
Table 3 Descriptive analysis of emotional labor (n=69).
| Variable | Mean value | Median value | Standard deviation | Maximum value | Minimum value | Interquartile range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface acting | 25.2464 | 25.0000 | 8.68638 | 42 | 7 | 7.00 |
| Deep acting | 14.9565 | 15.0000 | 2.89744 | 18 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Emotional expression | 16.0435 | 17.0000 | 3.87084 | 23 | 7 | 4.00 |