This landmark resource investigates and documents current and
predicted trends regarding the experiences of grandparents in the
United States and abroad. Edited by two of the foremost scholars
and educators on the health and wellbeing of grandparents raising
their grandchildren, it reflects the enormous changes in the roles
of grandparents during the last several decades and explores the
historical and social context in which these changes have occurred.
With contributions from internationally recognized scholars in
family studies, gerontology, human development, psychology, social
work, and sociology, this interdisciplinary resource examines the
roles of grandparents from multiple perspectives including the
cultural/historical, developmental, ecological, and cross cultural,
as well as from a clinical/family systems perspective. It reflects
the redefinition of the role of grandparents over the past 20
years, mirroring societal shifts in greater longevity and life
expectancy, and a greater awareness that grandparenting cannot be
viewed in a sociocultural vacuum. Scholars, clinicians, and
educators of adult development and aging, will find a wealth of
critical information in their fields of endeavor, as will policy
makers and clinical practitioners. Print version of the book
includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the
book! Key Features: Addresses new dimensions of grandparenting such
as sexual orientation, health of grandparents, resilience and
resourcefulness, step-grandparents, and great-grandparenting
Delivers groundbreaking research on the health and wellbeing of
grandparents caring for their grandchildren Covers decreasing
health disparities, health care coverage, and stipends for
grandparents who are not certified kinship providers Examines
grief, clinical interventions, grandparent-grandchild and
intergenerational relationships, divorce, and the prevalence of
multigenerational households Discusses the expanding role of
grandfathers, the impact of HIV-AIDS and drug addiction on
grandparents, and the global nature of grandparenting Includes
clinical case study approaches to helping grandparents
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