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Factors Influencing Grandparent Caregivers' Resilience
Nancy Mendoza1, Christine A Fruhauf2
1College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States.
Grandparent caregivers face challenges but show resilience through resourcefulness and formal support, despite lacking informal networks. Findings inform interventions for this growing demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Work
- Psychology
Background:
- Grandparent caregiving is a growing phenomenon, presenting unique challenges.
- Previous research has categorized grandparent caregivers, but resilience factors require deeper exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted nature of resilience among grandparent caregivers.
- To identify key themes distinguishing resilient from non-resilient grandparent caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 16 grandparent caregivers (aged 52-75).
- Semi-structured interviews focused on social support, services, needs, relationships, and coping strategies.
- Thematic analysis was employed to identify distinguishing patterns.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: lack of informal support, presence of formal support, forced unemployment, and resourcefulness.
- Resourcefulness and formal support systems were critical for resilience.
- Lack of informal support and forced unemployment presented significant challenges.
Conclusions:
- Grandparent caregivers exhibit significant resilience despite systemic challenges.
- Findings underscore the importance of formal support systems and individual resourcefulness.
- Implications for social work practice and targeted intervention programs are discussed.
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