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

Stelle, Charlie; Fruhauf, Christine A.; Orel, Nancy A.; Landry-Meyer, Laura

doi:10.1080/01634372.2010.516804

Cited by 77 publications

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“…Gender is an important theme in the research on grandparenthood (Dubas 2001;Leopold and Skopek 2015a, b;Stelle et al 2010;Szinovacz 1998;Uhlenberg and Hammill 1998). Grandmothers, and particularly maternal grandmothers, have longer overlap with grandchildren than grandfathers because of age differences between spouses compounded over two generations and sex differences in mortality (Hagestad and Lang 1986;Keck and Saraceno 2008).…”

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Healthy Grandparenthood: How Long Is It, and How Has It Changed?

Margolis

Wright

2017

Demography

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Healthy grandparenthood represents the period of overlap during which grandparents and grandchildren can build relationships, and grandparents can make intergenerational transfers to younger kin. The health of grandparents has important implications for upward and downward intergenerational transfers within kinship networks in aging societies. Although the length of grandparenthood is determined by fertility and mortality patterns, the amount of time spent as a healthy grandparent is also affected by morbidity. In this study, we estimate the length of healthy grandparenthood for the first time. Using U.S. and Canadian data, we examine changes in the length of healthy grandparenthood during years when grandparenthood was postponed, health improved, and mortality declined. We also examine variation in healthy grandparenthood by education and race/ethnicity within the United States. Our findings show that the period of healthy grandparenthood is becoming longer because of improvements in health and mortality, which more than offset delays in grandparenthood. Important variation exists within the United States by race/ethnicity and education, which has important implications for family relationships and transfers.

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Healthy Grandparenthood: How Long Is It, and How Has It Changed?

Margolis

Wright

2017

Demography

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“…Based on a review of literature on the grandparent-grandchild relationship, Stelle (2010) concluded that one must consider the diversity and context in which the grandparent-grandchild relationship is embedded and lifelong patterns of family experiences, exchange, and attachment to understand contemporary intergenerational relationships (Stelle, 2010). It is evident that these contextual aspects formulated by Dr. Burton resonate today.…”

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Parenthood in the Twenty-First Century: African American Grandparents as Surrogate Parents

Bertera

Crewe

2013

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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“…We used a bioecological conceptual model (Tudge, Mokrova, Hatfield, & Karnick, 2009) to guide our research on the dynamics of intergenerational relationships, with youth viewed as embedded in the enduring reciprocal interactions of family, school, and community networks. This conceptual model is also highly compatible with interventions that are designed for a strengths-based perspective when working with multiple generations and respecting the diversity within the contexts of the grandchildgrandparent relationship (Stelle, Fruhauf, Orel, & Landry-Meyer, 2010).…”

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Grandparents of Grandchildren with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Strengthening Relationships through Technology Activities

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Int J Aging Hum Dev

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This study of grandparent-grandchild relationships was embedded in the context of technology workshops offered for young children on the autism spectrum. The purpose of this research was to examine the perspectives of six involved grandparents regarding their social interactions with their grandchildren in the context of this shared technology experience. Content analysis of transcribed focus group sessions with the grandparents indicated two key themes: expectations were reframed and communication bridges were built through shared interests. Grandparents perceived that their grandchildren learned technological skills, and increased their social interactions with peers, family members (parents, siblings), and grandparents themselves. The positive experience the grandparents perceived their grandchildren to have in the program gave them hope for future educational and employment opportunities for their grandchildren. The grandparents also indicated that the shared interests in the computer program facilitated communication opportunities with their grandchildren, with other grandparents of grandchildren with ASD, and with their adult sons and daughters.

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

Cited by 77 publications

References 80 publications

Healthy Grandparenthood: How Long Is It, and How Has It Changed?

Healthy Grandparenthood: How Long Is It, and How Has It Changed?

Parenthood in the Twenty-First Century: African American Grandparents as Surrogate Parents

Grandparents of Grandchildren with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Strengthening Relationships through Technology Activities

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