Here are references to recent studies on protective factors and resilience in caregivers of individuals with dementia:
1. **Martyr, A., Rusted, J. M., Quinn, C., et al. (2023).** *Resilience in caregivers of people with mild-to-moderate dementia: findings from the IDEAL cohort.* BMC Geriatrics, 23, Article 804.
- This study explored various factors associated with resilience among caregivers, identifying key sociocultural, contextual, and psychological elements that contribute to caregiver resilience.
- [Link to Study](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04549-y)【13†source】【14†source】
2. **Quinn, C., Morris, R. G., & Clare, L. (2023).** *Personality traits, self-efficacy, and competence in dementia caregiving.* Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
- This article examines how personality traits and self-efficacy influence caregiver competence and resilience, providing insights into the psychological dimensions of caregiving.
3. **Bradford Scholars Repository. (2023).** *Resilience in caregivers of people with dementia: findings from the IDEAL cohort.*
- This open-access repository provides additional data and analysis from the IDEAL cohort, focusing on how caregiver characteristics and care demands influence resilience.
- [Link to Study](http://hdl.handle.net/10454/19726)【14†source】
These references should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the current research on resilience in dementia caregivers.