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Pandialagappan, Thamilselvi, and Rahimah Ibrahim. "Theories of Grandparental Stress." Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies 4, no. 1 (2018): 101–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v4i1.372.

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Many grandparents today have the responsibility of caring for their grandchildren. Clearly, grandparenting has become a complex, diversified role within families. As the number of grandparent-headed households continues to increase in society, so do their stressors. Although it is not a new phenomenon, interest in examining grandparental stress is relatively new. The focus of this paper is to provide an overview of theories and factors influencing grandparental stress. The paper briefly reviews theories to explain causes of grandparental stress. Based on the reviewed theories, it can be conclu

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Miron, Anca M., Ashley E. Thompson, Alexandria R. Ebert, and Susan H. McFadden. "Weaving social reality around the grandparent/great-grandparent with dementia to maintain relational presence: A verbal and non-verbal dementia interactions model." Dementia 18, no. 6 (2017): 2244–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301217743817.

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We proposed a dementia interactions model based on analyses of five focus groups with grandchildren of grandparents with dementia. Interactions with their grandparent with dementia motivate grandchildren to maintain connection with a grandparent who is relationally present. To do so, they weave a social reality around the grandparent. To help the grandparent remain connected, grandchildren engage in scripts and routines and employ three intertwined psychological processes: perspective taking, vigilance, and knowledge about the grandparent's preferences, personality, state of mind, and context.

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Kirchengast, Sylvia, and Beatrix Putz. "Discriminative grandparental investment – the impact of grandchild’s gender and sociodemographic parameters." Anthropological Review 79, no. 2 (2016): 151–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/anre-2016-0012.

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Abstract Homo sapiens is a typical cooperative breeder and grandparents are among the most important caregivers besides the mothers. Grandparental investment however differs markedly between maternal and paternal grandparents but also between grandmothers and grandfathers. From an evolutionary viewpoint this differential grandparental investment is mainly explained as a result of paternity uncertainty. On the other hand emotional support and child care help from grandparents may also be associated with sociocultural factors. The present study focused on the impact of grandchild’s gender, but a

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Mansson, Daniel H. "Grandchildren’s Perceptions of Grandparents’ Use of Relational Maintenance Behaviors." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 91, no. 2 (2019): 127–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0091415019852776.

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The purposes of this study were to examine (a) grandchildren’s perceptions of the extent to which their grandparents’ use relational maintenance behaviors; (b) grandchildren’s perceived differences in grandparents’ use of relational maintenance behaviors as functions of grandparent sex, grandchild sex, and grandparent–grandchild (GP-GC) family lineage; and (c) the relationships between grandchildren’s perceptions of their grandparents’ use of relational maintenance behaviors and the grandchildren’s self-reported GP-GC relational characteristics. Young adult grandchildren ( N = 209) completed a

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Busch, Mari V., Sandra Olaisen, Ina Jeanette Bruksås, and Ivar Folstad. "Do mothers also “manipulate” grandparental care?" PeerJ 6 (November 15, 2018): e5924. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5924.

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Paternity uncertainty has proven to be a robust ultimate hypothesis for predicting the higher investment in grandchildren observed among maternal grandparents compared to that of the paternal grandparents. Yet the proximate mechanisms for generating such preferred biases in grandparental investment remain unclear. Here we address two different questions for better understanding the proximate mechanisms leading to the observed bias in grandparental investments: (i) is there a larger emphasis on resemblance descriptions (between grandchildren and grandparent) among daughters than among sons, and

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Mendoza, Nancy, and Christine Fruhauf. "GRANDPARENT CAREGIVERS: THE RELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORKS AND RESILIENCE." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (2019): S678—S679. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2507.

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Abstract Grandparents raising grandchildren experience multiple challenges as they take on the unexpected role of caring for their grandchildren, which usually occurs under stressful and stigmatizing conditions. Many of the challenges grandparents experience are well documented in the research. Less attention is given to understanding how a grandparent caregiver’s social network changes when s/he becomes a caregiver and how her/his social network influences resilience. Thus, the purpose of this study was to use social network analysis (SNA) to examine the relation between social networks and r

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Sun, Yue Yang, Xiaoye Liu, Yukai Zhang, and Tianyuan Li. "BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED SATISFACTION AND WELL-BEING IN GRANDPARENT–ADULT GRANDCHILD DYADS." Innovation in Aging 8, Supplement_1 (2024): 188. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae098.0607.

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Abstract Past research reveals that basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) in relationship is an important contributor to relationship intimacy and individuals’ psychological well-being, but few studies explored the effects in grandparent-adult grandchildren relationship. The current study recruited 294 adult grandchild-closest grandparent dyads from mainland China. The grandchild and the grandparent completed a survey, respectively. We adopted Actor-Partner Interdependence Model to estimate both the actor and partner effects of BPNS on each partner’s relationship intimacy and psychologi

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Brussoni, Mariana J., and Susan D. Boon. "Grandparental Impact in Young Adults' Relationships with Their Closest Grandparents: The Role of Relationship Strength and Emotional Closeness." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 46, no. 4 (1998): 267–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/2b7b-e3lh-74jj-ujry.

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This study explored the role that relationship strength, generally, and emotional closeness, more specifically, may play in delimiting the bounds of grandparental influence in young adults' lives. One-hundred and seventy-one college-aged young adults completed a questionnaire evaluating their relationship with the living grandparent to whom they felt most emotionally close or, if they felt close to none of their living grandparents, the grandparent with whom they had the most contact. Participants' perceptions of the strength of this relationship were significantly and positively related to th

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Strom, Robert, Pat Collinsworth, Shirley Strom, and Dianne Griswold. "Strengths and Needs of Black Grandparents." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 36, no. 4 (1993): 255–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/lxr8-dpm4-0j29-uve3.

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This study was conducted to identify ethnic differences in grandparent performance and effectiveness so that an educational program called Becoming A Better Grandparent could be adapted to maximize its relevance for Black families. MANOVA procedures were used to compare perceptions of 204 Anglo grandparents and 204 Black grandparents as well as 175 Anglo and 295 Black grandchildren. Black grandparents perceived themselves more favorably than did Anglos on every subscale of the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory. Black grandchildren assigned grandparents significantly more favorable rati

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Lee, Youjung. "EXPERIENCES OF KOREAN GRANDFAMILIES: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MATERNAL AND PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS." Innovation in Aging 6, Supplement_1 (2022): 260. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.1033.

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Abstract Grandparent-headed families in South Korea have been growing prominent in the country’s cultural landscape. Approximately 153,000 Korean grandparent-headed households existed in 2015; this number is expected to double by 2035. This qualitative study explored Korean custodial grandparents’ experiences of raising grandchildren and the cultural significance of multigenerational caregiving in Korea. Using a phenomenological approach, semistructured interviews with 22 custodial grandparents were conducted. Significant functions of patrilineality and stigma surrounding divorce for Korean gr

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Leung, Cynthia, and Barbara Fung. "Non-custodial grandparent caregiving in Chinese families: implications for family dynamics." Journal of Children's Services 9, no. 4 (2014): 307–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jcs-04-2014-0026.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the needs and experiences of Chinese families where grandparents were involved in the non-custodial care of their grandchildren. Design/methodology/approach – In total five grandparent focus groups and three parent focus groups were conducted. The data were analysed using the constant comparative method. Findings – Though most grandparents enjoyed their grandparent roles, there were differences in the perception of the grandparent role between grandparents and parents. Both grandparents and parents reported intergenerational conflicts on the

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Xu, Ling, Aaron Hagedorn, and Minjaal Raval. "Learning about Grandparents’ Past Life: Reflections of Grandchildren in an Intergenerational Reminiscence Project for Asian American Families." Behavioral Sciences 13, no. 9 (2023): 733. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs13090733.

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Immigration, aging, and dementia often result in a triple jeopardy for Asian American older adults. To improve the well-being of Asian American older adults as well as generational bonding, an Intergenerational Grandparent–Grandchild Reminiscence Program was developed. This paper qualitatively reports on the weekly reflections from the grandchild participants of this program. Older grandparents received six sessions of life-review discussion with their grandchildren remotely or in person for approximately 1 h each week for 6 weeks. Each grandchild (n = 12) provided a written reflection each we

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Schilmoeller, Gary L., and Marc D. Baranowski. "Intergenerational Support in Families with Disabilities: Grandparents' Perspectives." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 79, no. 5 (1998): 465–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.714.

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Grandparent adjustment to grandchildren with disabilities and grandparent support and involvement with these grandchildren were explored in this survey study of seventy families. The results showed that grandparents were experiencing fewer negative feelings and more positive feelings at the time of the study than at the time they had first learned of the disability. Sons and daughters were more helpful than support groups in addressing grandparent concerns. Grandparent support was significantly related to affectional solidarity with both grandchildren and their parents. Grandparent involvement

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Watson, Jeffrey A., and Sally A. Koblinsky. "Strengths and Needs of Working-Class African-American and Anglo-American Grandparents." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 44, no. 2 (1997): 149–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/3nqv-wjqv-0elf-a4xa.

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This study examined gender and racial differences in the grandparenting strengths and needs of working class grandparents. A total of 192 African-American and Anglo-American grandmothers and grandfathers from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area were administered the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory. Grandmothers perceived themselves to be significantly more involved in teaching their grandchildren and significantly more successful in the grandparent role than grandfathers. African-American grandparents perceived themselves to be significantly more involved in teaching their grandch

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Xu, Ling, and Minjaal Raval. "INTERGENERATIONAL REMINISCENCE PROGRAM IN IMPROVING GENERATION CONNECTIONS: A RADAR ANALYSIS." Innovation in Aging 7, Supplement_1 (2023): 893. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2874.

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Abstract Objectives Intergenerational solidarity between grandparents and grandchildren has been highlighted in Asian Families and it is beneficial for the health of grandparents. An intergenerational reminiscence program was developed to improve the well-being of Asian American older adults as well as generational bonding. This paper qualitatively reported the weekly reflection from grandchild participants of this program. Methods Older grandparents received 6 sessions of life-review with their grandchildren remotely or in person for approximately 1 hour each week for 6 weeks. Each grandchild

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Di Gessa, Giorgio, Valeria Bordone, and Bruno Arpino. "Becoming a Grandparent and Its Effect on Well-Being: The Role of Order of Transitions, Time, and Gender." Journals of Gerontology: Series B 75, no. 10 (2019): 2250–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbz135.

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Abstract Objectives Although the majority of older people are grandparents, little is known on whether and how the transition into grandparenthood affects their well-being. Moreover, evidence on whether the order of the transition, the time since grandchild’s birth, and the sociodemographic characteristics of the offspring modify the grandparental well-being is scarce. Taking into account these factors, our study examines the association between becoming a grandparent and subsequent well-being. Methods Our study is based on grandparents aged 50 and older from Waves 4–6 of the Survey of Health,

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Condon, John, Mary Luszcz, and Ian McKee. "First-Time Grandparents’ Role Satisfaction and Its Determinants." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 91, no. 3 (2019): 340–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0091415019882005.

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This article focuses on satisfaction with the grandparent role at 1 and 2 years after the transition to grandparenthood. Three hundred and eighteen grandparents (male and female) were initially recruited and required to complete a well-validated self-report measure of grandparent satisfaction, together with self-report questionnaires assessing a range of characteristics which might predict role satisfaction. The main finding was that grandparent–grandchild attachment (bonding) was the most powerful predictor. Some predictors (e.g., generativity) appeared to have a direct effect on satisfaction

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García-Sanjuán, Sofía, Ana Isabel Gutiérrez-García, María José Cabañero-Martínez, Juan Miguel Aguilar-Sánchez, María Carmen Rocamora-Rodríguez, and Silvia Escribano. "The Perceived Quality of Life of Older People in Spain Who Care for Grandchildren and Related Variables: A Mixed Methods Study." Healthcare 12, no. 10 (2024): 1037. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12101037.

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Grandparental care of grandchildren is a prevalent social phenomenon. This study explores the perceptions of health-related quality of life of grandparents caring for their grandchildren. A mixed methods design was developed. In the first phase, participants were interviewed using a baseline questionnaire. The second phase consisted of focus groups with 19 of the 100 participants in the quantitative phase. The scores obtained from the quantitative analysis are in line with the qualitative data; they reflect that grandparent carers who are more involved in the care of their grandchildren have m

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Manalel, Jasmine, Betina Hollstein, and Laura M. Koehly. "EXPECTATIONS, ROLES, AND EXPERIENCES OF GRANDPARENT-CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH RARE DISEASE." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (2019): S965—S966. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.3501.

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Abstract Grandparenting can be a rewarding and health-promoting experience for older adults. However, grandparent-caregivers often experience greater stress and poorer health relative to non-caregiving grandparents. Further, little is known about grandparents caring for a child with a rare, chronic illness. This study aimed to extend knowledge of the expectations, roles, and experiences of grandparents providing care to a child affected with an inherited metabolic condition. The sample included 23 grandparent-mother dyads from the Inherited Diseases, Caregiving, and Social Networks Study. The

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Zhou, Jing, Weiyu Mao, Yura Lee, and Iris Chi. "The Impact of Caring for Grandchildren on Grandparents’ Physical Health Outcomes: The Role of Intergenerational Support." Research on Aging 39, no. 5 (2016): 612–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0164027515623332.

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Little longitudinal data exist on grandparent caregivers and few studies have examined their physical health outcomes. This study examined the effect of caring for grandchildren on grandparents’ physical health and the role of intergenerational support from adult children. Longitudinal data derived from a survey on the well-being of older adults in China were used to conduct path analysis of previous grandparent caregivers (vs. noncaregivers) and repeated grandparent caregivers (vs. noncaregivers). The final sample was 799 grandparents aged 60 or older living in rural China. Three aspects of i

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Zhou, Shuai, Chang Liu, and Xue Bai. "UNDER THE SAME ROOF: GRANDPARENTAL CO-RESIDENCE AND CO-PARENTING PATTERNS IN MODERN CHINESE FAMILIES." Innovation in Aging 6, Supplement_1 (2022): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.199.

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Abstract This study aimed to examine the role of grandparental co-residence in shaping coparenting patterns in the Chinese family context. Using a sample of 5,795 children (Mean age = 6.74 years; SD = 3.82) from the China Family Panel Studies 2012-2018, we offered a novel typology of six coparenting patterns based on daytime and nighttime childcare information: a) grandparental care only (15.4%); b) grandparent-parent coparenting (10.9%); c) parental care only (44.5%); d) grandparent-private coparenting (4.2%); e) parent-private coparenting (16%); and f) private care only (e.g., paid nanny, nu

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HENDERSON, TAMMY L., and PATRICIA B. MORAN. "Grandparent Visitation Rights." Journal of Family Issues 22, no. 5 (2001): 619–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/019251301022005005.

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The purpose of this research was to examine mostly state supreme and appellant court cases from across the country that were brought under state grandparent visitation right statutes. We systematically analyzed justices' legal reasoning in 67 cases that favored parents. Themes derived from the data explained why parental rights superceded the rights of grandparents. Grandparent visitation that unfairly intruded on parental rights and failed to serve the best interest of the child were two themes that explained justices' legal reasoning. That grandparents failed to follow legal requirements inc

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Strom, Robert, Shirley Strom, Yuh-Ling Shen, Shing-Jing Li, and Hwey-Lin Sun. "Grandparents in Taiwan: A Three-Generational Study." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 42, no. 1 (1996): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/d7r2-dg1l-ddfy-ptm7.

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Grandparents in the Republic of China want to remain influential, but social policy has not provided them with education to fulfill their changing role. The performance of grandparents was examined to determine suitable content for an intervention program. A sample of 751 non-consanguineous participants from urban and rural Taiwan included 234 grandparents, 241 parents, and 276 grandchildren. Each generation was administered a separate version of the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory that was translated into Mandarin. Respondents identified favorable qualities of grandparents as well a

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Montoro-Rodriguez, Julian, and Bert Hayslip. "FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CUSTODIAL GRANDCHILDREN RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE." Innovation in Aging 7, Supplement_1 (2023): 820. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2645.

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Abstract The number of grandparents caring for grandchildren has increased substantially over the past two decades. Grandparent caregivers experience strain and family vulnerabilities as they face challenging child-care responsibilities, less social support, and more adverse emotional and lifestyle changes. These challenges may influence the type of support they provide to their grandchildren, affecting their grandchildren’s health and access to supportive services. In this light, research suggests that rates of service use among grandchildren are low (37% and 51% for community and school-base

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Strom, Robert, Shirley Strom, Pat Collinsworth, Paris Strom, and Dianne Griswold. "Black Grandparents: Curriculum Development." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 43, no. 2 (1996): 119–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/j1wa-wh8g-h6n2-dpqa.

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The performance of Black grandparents was examined to determine the most suitable content for an educational program intended to assist them in their role. A sample of 626 non-consanguineous subjects included 204 grandparents, 128 parents, and 294 grandchildren. Each generation group completed a separate version of the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory to identify the favorable qualities of grandparents and aspects of their relationships in which further growth was necessary. A combination of multivariate analysis of variance procedures, univariate analysis of variance tests, and t-tes

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Steinbach, Anja, and Merril Silverstein. "Step-Grandparent–Step-Grandchild Relationships: Is There a “Grand Step-Gap” in Emotional Closeness and Contact?" Journal of Family Issues 41, no. 8 (2019): 1137–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0192513x19886638.

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High divorce and remarriage rates have expanded nontraditional family forms, as some family members leave and others join during the process of repartnering. A less explored consequence of the growth in step-families is the proliferation of step-grandparenthood. This paper focuses on emotional closeness and frequency of contact between step-grandparents and their step-grandchildren in childhood and adulthood. Based on 4,992 biological grandparents and step-grandparents participating in the 2014 wave of the German Ageing Survey, we compared 7,710 biological grandparent–grandchild relations to 4

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Sneed, Rodlescia S., and Richard Schulz. "Grandparent Caregiving, Race, and Cognitive Functioning in a Population-Based Sample of Older Adults." Journal of Aging and Health 31, no. 3 (2017): 415–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264317733362.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between noncustodial grandparent caregiving and cognition using the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a population-based study of older adults. Method: Participants were White and African American grandparents aged ≥65 years. Only noncustodial grandparents who reported not living with their grandchildren over the three waves were included in our analyses. Grandparent caregiving status and cognition were assessed in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Analyses controlled for demographics, baseline health, depressive symptoms, and baseline cogn

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Wang, Chiachih DC, Bert Hayslip, Qiwu Sun, and Wenzhen Zhu. "Grandparents as the Primary Care Providers for Their Grandchildren: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Chinese and U.S. Samples." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 89, no. 4 (2019): 331–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0091415018824722.

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This study compared American and Chinese caregiving grandparents regarding variables reflecting challenges and resources in dealing with the demands of raising a grandchild. A total of 238 grandparent caregivers in the United States and 106 Chinese grandparent caregivers were sampled and completed research questionnaires for this study. Analyses indicated that after controlling for grandparents’ gender, age, health, length of caregiving, and number of grandchildren, main effects for culture were significant for parental efficacy, authoritative parenting style, grandchild negative interpersonal

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Nussbaum, Jon F., and Lorraine M. Bettini. "Shared Stories of the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 39, no. 1 (1994): 67–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/7wpk-lm6c-qca4-gq4r.

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This research examined the storytelling that oftentimes characterizes interaction between grandparent and grandchild. Close to 120 individuals (college students) audiotaped an interaction with one of their grandparents. They were asked to have their grandparent first “tell a story that captures the meaning of life” for them. In addition, the grandparent was asked to complete the phrase, “To me, life is like_____.” the students were asked to tell their grandparent “a story that captured the essence of their life at this time in their life.” Students were divided into similar numbers of same and

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Jang, Heejung. "Relationship Quality With Adult Children Among Grandparent Caregivers." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (2020): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.245.

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Abstract For the increasing number of grandparent caregivers, relationship quality with adult children has important implications for the well-being of grandparents. Based on solidarity, conflict, and ambivalence, the present study examines how parent-adult children's relationships differ by grandparent caregiving status on depressive symptoms and psychological well-being. This study uses The 2014 Health and Retirement Study from a sample of 1,197 grandparent caregivers age 51 and older. Latent class analysis is applied to measure affection and conflict in older grandparents-adult children rel

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Miltenberger, Paula B., Bert Hayslip, Bric Harris, and Patricia L. Kaminski. "Perceptions of the Losses Experienced by Custodial Grandmothers." OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying 48, no. 3 (2004): 245–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/arud-1pjd-mbjy-n76n.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence societal perceptions of grandparents who have become custodians of their grandchildren. Over 1200 adult volunteers evaluated a randomly assigned scenario describing a grandparent raising a grandchild, where scenarios varied in terms of grandchild gender, grandparent ethnicity, the presence/absence of grandchild problems, and the reason for the assumption of the grandparent caregiving role. Subjects rated scenarios according to the extent to which they thought the custodial grandparent was experiencing a variety of losses. Over

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Whitley, Deborah M., Esme Fuller-Thomson, and Sarah Brennenstuhl. "Health Characteristics of Solo Grandparent Caregivers and Single Parents: A Comparative Profile Using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Survey." Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research 2015 (2015): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/630717.

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Objectives. To describe the health characteristics of solo grandparents raising grandchildren compared with single parents.Methods. Using the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, respondents identified as a single grandparent raising a grandchild were categorized as asolo grandparent; grandparent responses were compared with single parents. Descriptive analysis compared health characteristics of 925 solo grandparents with 7,786 single parents.Results. Compared to single parents, grandparents have a higher prevalence of physical health problems (e.g., arthritis). Both parent groups

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Strom, Robert, Shirley Strom, Pat Collinsworth, et al. "Grandparents in Japan: A Three-Generational Study." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 40, no. 3 (1995): 209–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/kyfj-dgwf-wjb8-flyr.

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Grandparents in Japan believe that their status in the family is eroding. They want to be influential but social policy has not included education for their changing role. The purpose of this study was to identify strengths and needs of Japanese grandparents as perceived by three generations. Each generation completed a separate version of the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory. Multivariate analysis of variance procedures were used to compare perceptions of 239 grandparents, 266 parents, and 274 school-age grandchildren from cities and small towns. Grandparents reported more satisfacti

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Bhat, Aarti, Kaitlin Trexberg, Abner Apsley, David Almeida, and Idan Shalev. "GRANDPARENT CAREGIVING AND EPIGENETIC AGING AMONG MIDLIFE AND OLDER ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES." Innovation in Aging 8, Supplement_1 (2024): 972–73. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae098.3132.

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Abstract In recent decades, grandparents have taken more active caregiving roles, with over 10% of U.S. grandparents raising a grandchild for 6+ months. Role theory postulates grandparent caregivers face unique strain due to complex roles as second-time parents, and physical demandingness of caring for children. Given grandparents are already vulnerable to aging-associated health deterioration, it is important to understand how grandparent caregiving may affect aging processes. Epigenetic aging is an indicator of healthspan and mortality risk that has not been studied in context of grandparent

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Mansson, Daniel H. "Testing the Grandchildren's Received Affection Scale Using Affection Exchange Theory." Psychological Reports 112, no. 2 (2013): 553–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/10.07.pr0.112.2.553-562.

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The purpose of this study was to test the Grandchildren's Received Affection Scale (GRAS) using Affection Exchange Theory (Floyd, 2006). In accordance with Affection Exchange Theory, it was hypothesized that grandchildren's scores on the Trait Affection Received Scale (i.e., the extent to which individuals by nature receive affection) would be related significantly and positively to their reports of received affection from their grandparents (i.e., their scores on the GRAS). Additionally, a research question was asked to explore if grandchildren's received affection from their grandparents is

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Jang, Heejung, and Fengyan Tang. "EFFECTS OF SOCIAL RELATIONS ON MORTALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF GRANDPARENTING." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (2019): S37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.144.

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Abstract Issues of health and well-being have received considerable attention as a way to help grandparent caregivers. There is growing evidence that grandparenting is beneficial for grandparent caregivers’ health, yet acting as grandparent caregiver also is detrimental to health and social relations when a grandparent provides an extensive level of care to grandchildren. The extent to which grandparent caregiving benefits or harms of the health of a grandparent is still unknown; mortality specifically has not been systematically studied. Moreover, although altruistic behaviors towards others

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Kirby, James N., and Matthew R. Sanders. "Using a Behavioural Family Intervention to Produce a Three-Generational Benefit on Family Outcomes: A Case Report." Behaviour Change 30, no. 4 (2013): 249–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/bec.2013.24.

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Background: Grandparents have a significant role in providing regular child care to their grandchildren. As such, they are in a unique position to help with the prevention of child disruptive disorders. However, the child-care role grandparents provide can also negatively impact the grandparent-parent relationship. Aims: This case study examined the impact of a parenting program designed specifically for grandparents on a grandparent providing regular child care to her granddaughter. Method: A case study is presented of a 56-year-old grandmother providing between 31–40 hours of care per week t

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Pollet, Thomas V., Daniel Nettle, and Mark Nelissen. "Maternal Grandmothers Do Go the Extra Mile: Factoring Distance and Lineage into Differential Contact with Grandchildren." Evolutionary Psychology 5, no. 4 (2007): 147470490700500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/147470490700500412.

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Several studies conducted from an evolutionary perspective have documented differential investment in grandchildren by lineage. The majority of these studies have used retrospective ratings by grandchildren, but only a fraction of these studies have examined actual grandparental behavior. Here we focus on the interaction between distance and lineage on face-to-face contact with a (random) grandchild in a large scale sample. Our main prediction is that maternal grandparents are significantly more willing to travel in order to see their grandchild. While controlling for initiative of contact, ur

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Letiecq, Bethany L., Sandra J. Bailey, and Marcia A. Kurtz. "Depression Among Rural Native American and European American Grandparents Rearing Their Grandchildren." Journal of Family Issues 29, no. 3 (2007): 334–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0192513x07308393.

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Increasing numbers of grandparents are rearing their grandchildren because of their adult children's inability to parent. Researchers have begun to document the mental health outcomes of grandparent caregivers in general, yet none have examined the mental health of Native American and European American grandparent caregivers residing in rural communities. To shed light on this topic, the current study examined relationships between degree of rurality; economic, community, and social resources; grandparenting experiences; and depression among 55 rural Native American and European American custo

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Bernhold, Quinten S., and Howard Giles. "Paternal grandmothers benefit the most from expressing affection to grandchildren: An extension of evolutionary and sociological research." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 36, no. 2 (2017): 514–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407517734657.

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This study explored how type of grandparent is related to grandparents’ affectionate communication and grandchildren’s relational closeness to grandparents. We predicted that grandchildren would be closest to and receive the most affection from maternal grandmothers, followed by maternal grandfathers, paternal grandmothers, and paternal grandfathers. We also hypothesized that type of grandparent would moderate the associations between affection and closeness. Using a convenience sample of grandchildren ( n = 281), we found that grandchildren were closer to maternal grandparents rather than pat

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Lee, Youjung. "Diverse Needs of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Qualitative Research in Malawi, South Korea, and the United States." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (2020): 609. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2059.

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Abstract Despite custodial grandparents’ significant contributions to their grandchildren’s healthy development, unique needs of older adults often remain unmet with a limited cultural understanding of intergenerational caregiving. Using a phenomenological approach, interviews and focus groups were conducted with 75 custodial grandparents in Malawi (n=29), South Korea (n=23), and the U.S. (n=23). Malawian grandparents presented financial and physical hardships; however, they experienced strong support from community. Korean grandparents reported similar needs as Malawian grandparents while add

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Sepulveda, Mercedes, Saras Henderson, Dana Farrell, and Gaby Heuft. "Needs-gap analysis on culturally and linguistically diverse grandparent carers’ ‘hidden issues’: a quality improvement project." Australian Journal of Primary Health 22, no. 6 (2016): 477. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py15051.

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In Australia, a significant number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) grandparents are sole carers for their grandchildren. Available information on the impact of caring on CALD grandparents and the ability of service providers to respond to their needs is limited. Our needs-gap analysis quality improvement project aimed to uncover ‘hidden issues’ for CALD grandparent carers so that services can be improved. One hundred service providers, such as community and aged-care services, child and/or grandparent support services and CALD-specific services, were approached using six struct

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Mendoza, Angela N., Christine A. Fruhauf, and David MacPhee. "Grandparent Caregivers’ Resilience: Stress, Support, and Coping Predict Life Satisfaction." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 91, no. 1 (2019): 3–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0091415019843459.

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Objectives Do support and coping strategies moderate the link between stress and life satisfaction among grandparent caregivers? Background Grandparents raising grandchildren often experience stress, which may compromise their subjective well-being. Thus, it is important to understand the role of support and coping as protective or promotive factors in relation to grandparent caregivers’ resilience (i.e., life satisfaction). Methods Grandparent caregivers ( N = 74) reported their daily hassles, life satisfaction, social support, and coping. Results These grandparent caregivers are a vulnerable

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Stearns, Melanie, Kevin McGovney, Lisa Meltzer, et al. "0831 Grand Connections: Inter- and Intraindividual Sleep Between Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Grandchildren." SLEEP 47, Supplement_1 (2024): A356. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsae067.0831.

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Abstract Introduction Grandparents raising grandchildren (GRG) report greater global sleep problems and sleep disturbances than non-caregiving grandparents. Moreover, 70% of grandchildren being raised by their grandparents sleep shorter or longer than recommended. However, no studies examined the daily relationship (intraindividual) or average (interindividual) relationship between GRG/grandchild sleep. We examined daily and average GRG and grandchild sleep associations. Methods Co-residing GRG (N=24, Mage=58.41, 66.7% female; 63% primary grandchild caregiver) completed daily sleep diaries for

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Strom, Robert D., and Paris S. Strom. "Education for grandparents in longevity societies." Journal of Adult and Continuing Education 24, no. 2 (2018): 208–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477971418810652.

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What should grandparents be expected to learn in longevity societies experiencing rapid social transformation? Grounded theory was initially applied to identify assumptions, goals and curriculum. The Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory was developed to record the observations of grandparent attitudes and behaviours as seen by grandparents, parents and grandchildren. This research report describes (a) an educational intervention programme that confirmed grandparents are able to improve relationships with family members, (b) protocols for application by support groups of grandparents raisi

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Roberto, Karen A., and Renee Robbe Skoglund. "Interactions with Grandparents and Great-Grandparents: A Comparison of Activities, Influences, and Relationships." International Journal of Aging and Human Development 43, no. 2 (1996): 107–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/8f1d-9a4d-h0qy-w9dd.

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This study explored the relationships between young adults and their grandparents and great-grandparents. A convenience sample of fifty-two college students, who had at least one living grandparent and great-grandparent, completed a questionnaire that assessed their interactions with their grandparents and great-grandparents. The respondents engaged in more frequent contact and activities with their grandparents than with their great-grandparents. They also perceived their grandparents as having a more defined role and being more influential in their lives than great-grandparents. Discussion c

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Tompkins, Catherine, Alice Zic, Ellie Carlson, Ali Purvis, Loriena Yancura, and Danielle Nadorff. "Exploring the Stress and Strengths Arising From the Complexities Existing Within Grandfamilies." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (2020): 72–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.237.

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Abstract The opioid crisis and other social problems continue to increase the number of grandparent-headed households in the U.S. There are challenges and benefits that result from grandparents parenting their grandchildren. Grandparents often report the joy in watching their grandchildren grow but also report on the complexities that may lead to stress. Two-hundred forty-one grandparents were recruited using Qualtrics’ Online Panel Service. In addition to a standardized perceived stress scale and demographic questions, participants responded to open-ended questions related to the benefits and

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Trute, Barry. "Grandparents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Intergenerational Support and Family Well-Being." Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services 84, no. 1 (2003): 119–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.87.

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Mothers and fathers separately assessed grandparent support in family situations involving grandchildren with developmental disabilities. There was high consistency in mother and father independent views of grandparent support with the maternal grandmother identified by both as the most available and supportive. Grandparent emotional support appeared to be more salient to parent psychological adjustment and parenting stress than was grandparent instrumental support (practical help). Mothers and fathers appeared to be most sensitive to the support offered by their own mother. Overall family fun

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Chan, Athena Chung Yin, Sun-Kyung Lee, Jingchen Zhang, Jasmine Banegas, Scott Marsalis, and Abigail Gewirtz. "Intensity of Grandparent Caregiving and Well-Being in a Cultural Context: A Systematic Review." Innovation in Aging 5, Supplement_1 (2021): 492. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.1900.

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Abstract With improved longevity and changes in family structure, grandparents are key resources in providing care for grandchildren. However, mixed findings indicate that multiple role engagement may enhance well-being or bring demands on grandparents raising grandchildren. Little is known about how the intensity of grandparent caregiving is associated with their well-being in different family contexts (i.e., structures, cultures/regions, and reasons of care). This systematic review examines the association between the intensity of grandparent caregiving and their well-being. Peer-reviewed ar

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Yancura, Loriena. "RELATIONSHIPS MATTERS: INTERGENERATIONAL CONFLICT PREDICTS STRESS AND DEPRESSION IN GRANDPARENT CAREGIVERS." Innovation in Aging 7, Supplement_1 (2023): 123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.0401.

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Abstract Literature from both research and applied perspectives suggest that studies consider aspects of grandparent involvement beyond residence and custodial status to examine predictors and correlates of grandparent well-being. These suggestions are supported by a multigenerational family life course framework, which considers lifelong linkages among family and notes that interactions among family members are critically important for well-being. Objective: This study hypothesized that stress and burden in caregiving grandparents (G1) would be predicted by relationship quality with the grand

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