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Assessment of Intergenerational Communication and Relationships
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Strom, Robert D.; Strom, Paris S. – Educational Gerontology, 2015
The revolution in communication technology has resulted in more age-segregated conversation among adolescents. In a similar way, older adults have increased online conversations with their peers. This article explores some obstacles that prevent the intergenerational connections needed for mutual understanding and care. Several research emphases…
Descriptors: Social Change, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems, Generational Differences
Performance of Black Grandmothers: Perceptions of Three Generations of Females
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Strom, Robert D.; Heeder, Steven D.; Strom, Paris S. – Educational Gerontology, 2005
The purposes of this study were to (a) identify perceptions of 3 generations about the influence of black grandmothers; (b) describe contributions of black grandmothers and detect obstacles that limit their success; and (c) recommend curricula for programs to enhance success of black grandmothers. The 253 subjects were black grandmothers (n=76),…
Descriptors: Grandparents
On-Line Assessment of Grandmother Experience in Raising Grandchildren
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McGowen, Mary R.; Ladd, Linda; Strom, Robert D. – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The purpose of this study was to compare the parenting styles of custodial, coresident, and nonresident grandmothers and their perceptions of satisfaction, success, and teaching with their grandparent caregiving role. The 124 subjects were custodial grandmothers (n = 79), coresident grandmothers (n = 21), and nonresident grandmothers (n = 23).…
Descriptors: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Child Rearing, Computer Assisted Testing, Parenting Styles