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Grandparents and learning.

R Strom1, S Strom

  • 1Arizona State University.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Grandparent education programs can help older adults adapt to new roles and improve family relationships. This study developed and is testing a curriculum for grandparents, focusing on communication and self-evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Grandparents' unique educational needs are often overlooked.
  • A supportive curriculum is crucial for adjusting to evolving family roles.
  • Effective strategies are needed to foster satisfying intergenerational relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key topics and instructional methods for grandparent education.
  • To develop a comprehensive curriculum addressing grandparenting challenges.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of this educational approach in family development.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted weekly meetings with 400 grandparents over a semester.
  • Incorporated peer sharing, intergenerational dialogue, and lifespan development study.

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  • Designed a curriculum focusing on communication skills and self-evaluation.
  • Initiated a field test with experimental and control groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A curriculum was developed based on participant input and expert review.
    • The program includes peer support, intergenerational communication, and self-reflection.
    • A field test is currently underway to validate the program's impact.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed curriculum addresses critical educational needs for grandparents.
    • Further research is needed to confirm the program's effectiveness in enhancing family development.
    • This initiative highlights the importance of targeted educational support for grandparents.