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Factors Influencing Grandparent Caregivers’ Resilience

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explored resilience in 16 grandparent caregivers (aged 52-75; 62.5% white, 31.3% Hispanic/Latino) previously categorized as resilient, competent, non-resilient, and vulnerable. Interviews covered social support, services, needs, relationships, and coping. Thematic analysis revealed four distinguishing themes: lack of informal support, presence of formal support, forced unemployment, and resourcefulness. Findings highlight challenges and resilience in grandparents caregiving, offering insights for intervention programs. Social work implications of this study and future research directions are discussed.

Source: Journal of Gerontological Social Work

DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2025.2485967

Authors: Nancy Mendoza, Christine A. Fruhauf

Institutions: The Ohio State University, Colorado State University

Language: English

Topic: Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409148381

FWCI: 7.184

Cites: 47

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10