The Meaning and Significance of Great-Grandparenthood
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Gerontologist
- Vol. 28 (2) , 192-197
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/28.2.192
Abstract
Great-grandparents (n = 40) were interviewed about the meaning and significance of great-grandparenthood. Most found the role to be significant and emotionally fulfilling, providing a sense of personal and familial renewal, diversion to their lives, and a mark of longevity. Two styles of great-grandparenthood were evident: remote and close. Also found was that many of these great-grandparents were responding to change occasioned by cohabitation, divorce, and remarriage among younger generations in the family.Keywords
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