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Peer reviewedThomas, Jeanne L. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1989
Interviewed 301 grandparents concerning their relationship with one grandchild. Findings revealed no differences in relationship associated with grandchild gender or with maternal/paternal grandparent status; nor were there significant interaction effects. Grandmothers expressed greater satisfaction than did grandfathers; grandfathers stressed…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Family Relationship, Grandchildren, Grandparents
