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Intergenerational Perceptions of English Speaking and Spanish Speaking Mexican-American Grandparents.
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Strom, Robert D.; Buki, Lydia P.; Strom, Shirley K. – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1997
Explores Mexican-American grandparents' (N=181), parents' (N=148), and grandchildren's (N=173) opinions regarding grandparent satisfaction, success, teaching, difficulty, frustration, and information needs. Analyses revealed differences for English- and Spanish-speaking grandparents, with the latter reporting both a greater need for information…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Generation Gap, Grandparents, Mexican Americans
Intergenerational Learning: Grandparents in the Schools.
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Strom, Robert D.; Strom, Shirley K. – Educational Gerontology, 1995
Guidelines for using grandparents as school volunteers include the following: identify specific tasks and volunteer interests, provide inservice training, let volunteers choose assignments and schedules, and evaluate and give recognition. Grandparent education councils can provide leadership for their involvement in schools. (SK)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Family School Relationship, Grandparents, Intergenerational Programs
Grandparent Education: Improving Communication Skills.
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Strom, Robert D.; Strom, Shirley K. – Educational Gerontology, 1993
Presents guidelines for developing group process skills in peer groups that older adults can then use to improve relationships with sons, daughters, and grandchildren. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communication Skills, Discussion Groups, Grandparents
Intergenerational Learning and Family Harmony.
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Strom, Robert D.; Strom, Shirley K. – Educational Gerontology, 2000
Field tests of the Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory with Chinese, white, African American, and Hispanic American groups illuminated different perceptions about grandparents across cultures and generations. Results were used to develop culturally appropriate grandparent education curricula focused on achieving family harmony. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Differences, Family Relationship, Foreign Countries
Grandparents in the United States and the Republic of China: A Comparison of Generations and Cultures.
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Strom, Robert D.; Strom, Shirley K.; Wang, Chih-Mei; Shen, Yuh-Ling; Griswold, Dianne; Chan, Hou-Sheng; Yang, Chu-Yin – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1999
Examines grandparent behaviors in the United States and in the Republic of China to identify curriculum themes for helping them learn to adjust to their changing roles. Results revealed significant differences in perceptions about grandparents across cultures as well as between generations within cultures. Provides specific guidelines and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies