Rural Native and European American Custodial Grandparents: Stressors, Resources, and Resilience
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DOI: 10.1007/s10823-019-09372-w
Abstract: Native American grandparents by tradition are expected to play a role in rearing grandchildren. However, in many Native grandfamilies, grandparents are rearing grandchildren not by choice or tradition, but as the result of family crises… read more here.
Keywords: stressors resources; resources resilience; european american; custodial grandparents ... See more keywords
The Enjoyment Rewards of Fulfilling a Custodial Grandparenting Role in the Lives of Grandchildren Removed from their Parents’ Care
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DOI: 10.1080/13575279.2017.1297772
Abstract: ABSTRACT Custodial grandparenting (i.e. raising grandchildren on a full-time basis) is a global phenomenon. Despite the hardships associated with 24/7 custodial care, grandparents continue to invest in their grandchildren. Why they do so is a… read more here.
Keywords: enjoyment rewards; custodial grandparents; custodial grandparenting; grandparenting role ... See more keywords
Positive Health Behavior Changes in Custodial Grandparents and Grandchildren Following an Intervention
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074027
Abstract: Background: Custodial grandparents experience greater physical health declines and higher rates of depression than their same-age peers who do not provide care, and grandchildren in grandfamilies often have behavior problems. However, few researchers have explored… read more here.
Keywords: health; health behavior; custodial grandparents; grandparents grandchildren ... See more keywords