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KMID : 1023720100470010161
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Journal of Welfare for the Aged
2010 Volume.47 No. 1 p.161 ~ p.186
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A strengths-based group program for grandparents raising their grandchildren: Development and education
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Seo Hong-Lan
Kim Yong-Ho
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to introduce a strengths-based group program for the grandparents raising their grandchildren and to evaluate the results of the program utilizing mixed methods. In the quantitative evaluation, a single group pre-post test was applied to examine the difference of self-control and communication ability of the participants after and before participating in the program. In the qualitative evaluation, using the data from group progress notes and in-depth interviews, this study explored the meanings of group experiences of the participants. The group education program consisted of eight, 90 -120 minute sessions. A variety of methods including lecture, discussion, role-play, and video tape was used. The main topics of the group program are: searching and understanding the strengths of self, their grandchildren and community, being a good communicator, and understanding community resources. After participating in the program, the score of self-control of the grandparents significantly improved. Also, the grandparents benefited from "sthe study" having experienced changes in attitudes toward their life and relationships, feeling consoled by having ’we’ feelings, and had fun and benefits from ’the study’ in late life. This study provided important implications for group practice with the elderly population.
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KEYWORD
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Grandparents, strengths-based group education, program evaluation
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