Grandparents and Grandparenting in A Rural Southern State : A Study of Demographic Characteristics, Roles, and Relationships  

Oleh:

Spence, Susie A. ; Black, Sheila R. ; Adams, James P. ; Crowther, Martha R.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 22 no. 4 (May 2001), page 523-534.
Topik: Demographic; grandparents; grandparenting; rural
Fulltext: 523.pdf (1.05MB)

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Current social and demographic changes have drawn attention to the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. This research examined grandparents and grandparenting in a rural southern state. One hundred fifty - eight grandparents were interviewed by telephone regarding their roles and relationships with their grandchildren and others along with the impact grandparenting had on their other activities. Results indicate that 60 % of the sample had frequent contact with their grandchildren. A significant proportion of the grandparents indicated that they provide assistance by giving advice, preparing meals, and baby -sitting. Additionally, grandparents indicated that providing care does not interfere with their other activities. Discussion focuses on the need to understand grandparent - grandchild relationships and the factors that influence them across time, particularly as the grandchildren become adults.

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