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Grandparents in the United States and the Republic of China: a comparison of generations and cultures
Author(s)Robert D Strom, Shirley K Strom, Chih-Mei Wang
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 49, no 4, 1999
Pagespp 279-318
KeywordsGrandparents ; Social roles ; Social change ; Parents ; Grandchildren ; Ethnic groups ; China ; United States of America.
AnnotationGrandparent behaviours in the United States and the Republic of China were examined to identify curriculum themes for helping them adjust to their changing role. The 3,286 non-consanguineous subjects included 751 Chinese, 777 African Americans, 1086 Caucasian Americans, and 672 Mexican Americans. Analyses were performed using generation with three levels (grandparent, parent and grandchild) and culture with four levels. The results revealed significant differences in perceptions about grandparents across cultures as well as between generations within cultures. All three generations reported grandparent strengths and needs. Specific guidelines and curriculum topics are recommended for education to support grandparent development. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-000221202 A
ClassmarkSW: TM5: TMH: SR: SW5: TK: 7DC: 7T

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