Resourcefulness in Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren
Author Information
Author(s): Burant Christopher, Musil Carol, Zauszniewski Jaclene, Jeanblanc Alexandra
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
Resourcefulness can mediate the impact of stress on mental health in caregiving grandmothers.
Conclusion
Both Resourcefulness Training and journaling improved resourcefulness in grandmothers, with Resourcefulness Training showing quicker benefits.
Supporting Evidence
- Resourcefulness can help reduce stress and depressive symptoms in caregiving situations.
- Resourcefulness Training led to higher levels of resourcefulness compared to journaling.
- Both interventions improved resourcefulness over time.
Takeaway
Grandmothers taking care of their grandkids can feel less stressed and more capable if they learn skills to help them cope.
Methodology
A longitudinal study using a latent growth curve model to assess resourcefulness at four time points after interventions.
Participant Demographics
Grandmothers raising grandchildren, living in households without the children's parents.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Statistical Significance
p=0.014
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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