Grandparenting in the 21st Century: Issues of Diversity in Grandparent–Grandchild Relationships

Autor: Laura Landry-Meyer, Charlie Stelle, Christine A. Fruhauf, Nancy A. Orel
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 53:682-701
ISSN: 1540-4048
0163-4372
DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2010.516804
Popis: Although previous literature has demonstrated the importance of age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in understanding grandparent-grandchild relationships, additional factors contribute to a more complete and nuanced understanding of multigenerational relationships. Thorough understanding of the role of diversity requires examination of the discrete impacts of grandparents' gender, sexual orientation, and physical and/or cognitive limitations on the relationship. This article focuses on these 3 important, yet overlooked, issues of diversity, with a focus on strength-based and empowerment-oriented strategies and their implications for practice, policy, and future research.
Databáze: OpenAIRE