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The Experience of Grandparenting Young Children.
- Source :
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work; Apr2022, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p305-319, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This study examines the experience of grandparents providing regular childcare to their young grandchildren in China. Due to unique cultural and social factors, regular childcare provided by grandparents is becoming increasingly common in China. Unfortunately, published research on this topic does not provide a sufficient understanding of the experiences of grandparents who provide the regular care and the impact this has on their life. A qualitative, cross-sectional study was conducted in an urban village setting in Changsha China, where participants (N = 11) were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were collected between April 2019 and June 2019 and thematically analyzed using a seven-step modified procedure established by Colaizzi. Three key themes were identified: (1) Dominant factors motivating grandparenting; (2) Sweet burden of grandparenting; and, (3) Unmet needs. Study findings showed that while the Chinese grandparents perceived value and benefits to providing regular childcare, there are also significant challenges that need to be addressed. Interventions at a household and community level can be implemented to improve their childcare role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHILD care
CROSS-sectional method
RESEARCH methodology
MOTIVATION (Psychology)
INTERGENERATIONAL relations
GRANDPARENTS
INTERVIEWING
BURDEN of care
PARENTING
EXPERIENCE
QUALITATIVE research
PHENOMENOLOGY
SELF-neglect
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers
SOUND recordings
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
RESEARCH funding
JUDGMENT sampling
THEMATIC analysis
DATA analysis software
MEDICAL needs assessment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01634372
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156188901
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2021.1965687