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Grandparents and Grandparenting in a Rural Southern State

A Study of Demographic Characteristics, Roles, and Relationships

SUSIE A. SPENCE

Jackson State University

SHEILA R. BLACK

University of Alabama

JAMES P. ADAMS

University of Alabama

MARTHA R. CROWTHER

University of Alabama

Current social and demographic changes have drawn attention to the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. This research examined grandparents and grandparenting in a rural southern state. One hundred fifty-eight grandparents were interviewed by telephone regarding their roles and relationships with their grandchildren and others along with the impact grandparenting had on their other activities. Results indicate that 60% of the sample had frequent contact with their grandchildren. A significant proportion of the grandparents indicated that they provide assistance by giving advice, preparing meals, and baby-sitting. Additionally, grandparents indicated that providing care does not interfere with their other activities. Discussion focuses on the need to understand grandparent-grandchild relationships and the factors that influence them across time, particularly as the grandchildren become adults.

Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4, 523-534 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/019251301022004007
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