The Effectiveness of Interventions for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Meta-Analysis.
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| Title: | The Effectiveness of Interventions for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Meta-Analysis. |
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| Authors: | Chan, Ko Ling1, Chen, Mengtong1 jenna.mt.chen@polyu.edu.hk, Lo, Kin Ming Camilla2, Chen, Qiqi1, Kelley, Susan J.3, Ip, Patrick4 |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. Sep2019, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p607-617. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Ability, *Behavior disorders in children, *Child development, *Child rearing, *Parenting, *Training, *Family relations, *Educational outcomes, CINAHL database, Psychology information storage & retrieval systems, Services for caregivers, MEDLINE, Meta-analysis, Online information services, Systematic reviews, Social support, Socioeconomic factors, Well-being |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The research objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programs that aim to enhance the well-being of grandparent caregivers and the developmental outcomes of grandchildren and identify useful program components. Method: Relevant studies were identified via comprehensive literature searches of electronic databases. A random effects model was used to calculate effect sizes. Results: We included 20 studies published in and before April 2018. Our review indicates that interventions for grandparent caregivers have positive effects in regard to various well-being outcomes. Small to moderate effect sizes for increases in social support and parenting skills and a decrease in children's behavioral problems were found. Supportive and educational components could contribute to a promising intervention. Conclusions: The implementation of interventions for grandparents requires ongoing research efforts to obtain high-quality evidence for program effectiveness. We suggest future research be conducted to develop tailored interventions to meet the needs of different grandparent caregivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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