A Web-Based Fact Sheet Series for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and the Professionals Who Serve Them

Autor/inn/en	Brintnall-Peterson, Mary; Poehlmann, Julie; Morgan, Kari; Shlafer, Rebecca
Titel	A Web-Based Fact Sheet Series for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and the Professionals Who Serve Them
Quelle	In: Gerontologist, 49 (2009) 2, S.276-282 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0016-9013
DOI	10.1093/geront/gnp028
Schlagwörter	Social Support Groups; Grandchildren; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Internet; Child Care; Child Development; Web Based Instruction; Adults + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Enkel; Großeltern-Enkel-Beziehung; Kinderfürsorge; Kinderbetreuung; Kindesentwicklung; Web Based Training
Abstract	Purpose: To develop and evaluate a series of web-based fact sheets for grandparents raising grandchildren. The fact sheets focus on child development issues that grandparents may face when raising their grandchildren. Design and Methods: The fact sheets were developed using research on attachment theory, child development, and the needs of grandparents raising grandchildren. The fact sheets can be viewed online or downloaded for free. Evaluation data for the fact sheets were gathered using an online survey. Results: Results of the survey revealed that the fact sheets are used by grandparents and professionals. Respondents reported sharing the fact sheets with others and using them for personal use, in support groups, and as a general agency resource. Implications: The fact sheet series is a useful way to reach both grandparents and professionals working with this audience in a variety of settings. Modifications to the fact sheet series are suggested to address additional needs of grandparents raising grandchildren. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10