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Abstract Family relationships do not occur in isolation but rather are embedded within greater systems of family ties. In recognition of the need to study families holistically, we explore how relations between grandparents and grandchildren are contingent upon a matrix of intergenerational relationships. Using data from the Iowa Youth and Families Project, our analyses focus on person-centered types of grandparent-grandchild relationships and the legacy of social ties across the generations, as mediated by other family relationships. We find multiple dimensions of grandparents' involvement with their grandchildren to be associated with (a) whether the grandparents knew their own grandparents when they were young, (b) the grandparent's perceptions of contact and closeness with the target grandchild, and (c) nuances in the relationships of grandparents with the parent generation. Journal Information The Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), published by the National Council on Family Relations, is the leading research journal in the family field and has been so for over sixty years. JMF features original research and theory, research interpretation and reviews, and critical discussion concerning all aspects of marriage, other forms of close relationships, and families. The Journal also publishes book reviews. Contributors to JMF come from a diversity of fields including anthropology, demography, economics, history, psychology, and sociology, as well as interdisciplinary fields such as human development and family sciences. JMF publishes original theory and research using the variety of methods reflective of the full range of social sciences, including quantitative, qualitative, and multimethod designs. Integrative reviews as well as reports on methodological and statistical advances are also welcome. JMF is issued quarterly, in February, May, August, and November of each year. Each issue averages 284 pages in length. World wide, its circulation is more than 6,200 copies. Publisher Information For over sixty-four years National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has linked multi-disciplinary family professionals through its journals, conferences, state affiliate councils, and special interest sections. NCFR is non-profit, nonpartisan and fully member-funded. Researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers from all family fields and disiplines share knowledge and information about families. NCFR was founded in 1938. NCFR's Mission: The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. In Honor of Grandparents Day, a Look at a Collection of Statistics about Grandparents Who Live With Their Grandchildren Statistics from the American Community Survey provide information on grandparents living with their grandchildren, including those who have primary care of them. These statistics help [PDF <1.0 MB]federal, state and local program managers understand the needs of this group and design programs for both generations. 2014 American Community Survey data released last year tell us who these grandparents are and how their numbers and profiles have changed since data on grandparent caregivers were collected in Census 2000. Are there more grandparents who live with their grandchildren now than in 2000?The percentage of the population 30 years and older living with grandchildren has increased from 3.6 percent in 2000 to 3.8 percent in 2014. A variety of factors may be contributing to this increase. For example, recent immigrants are more likely to live in extended family households. Births outside of marriage are associated with a mother and child more likely to live with the mother’s parent(s). Economic need leads parents to leave a child with a grandparent while they travel for work, and some race/ethnic groups are more likely to live in multigenerational households. Is there a difference among racial and ethnic groups?Non-Hispanic whites are the least likely to live under the same roof as their grandchildren (2.6%), an increase from 2.2% in 2000. The largest drop happened among blacks, who saw a decline from 8.2 percent in 2000 to 5.6 percent in 2014. Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders were most likely to live with grandchildren in 2014 (9.9 percent), followed by American Indians and Alaska Natives and people of Some Other Race (both at 7.6 percent), Hispanics (7.1 percent) and Asians (6.0 percent). Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders were most likely to live with grandchildren in 2014 (9.9 percent), followed by American Indians and Alaska Natives and people of Some Other Race (both at 7.6 percent), Hispanics (7.1 percent) and Asians (6.0 percent).
 Are grandparents the primary caregivers?Not necessarily and, in fact, the percentage responsible for their grandchildren dropped during the same period, from 42.0 percent in 2000 to 36.4 percent in 2014. There was no change in the percentage of grandparents responsible for grandchildren where the grandchild’s parents were not living in the household, which remained stable at about 34.0 percent. Since 2000, there has been a drop in grandparents who are their grandchildren’s primary caregivers among most race groups. For instance, the percent of blacks living with grandchildren who were responsible for those grandchildren dropped from 51.7 percent in 2000 to 44.0 percent in 2014. Comparing race and ethnic groups in 2014, American Indian and Alaska Native grandparents who live with grandchildren were most likely to be responsible for raising them (51.1 percent). Asians were least likely (14.8 percent). The U.S. Census Bureau began collecting data on grandparents who have primary responsibility for the care of their grandchildren in 1999 during a test for the American Community Survey. The 2000 Census asked about grandparents as caregivers and the questions remain on the American Community Survey today. Which is the most common type of grandparenting relationship?most common grandparenting style. Supportive grandparents see their grandchildren often, frequently do things with them, and offer them emotional and instrumental support, but they don't seek authority in the grandchild's life. grandparent serves as an advisor, especially when mother is very young.
Who is most likely to see frequently and have a satisfying relationship with their grandchildren and provide support for their grandchildren and the grandchildren's parents?Terms in this set (54) Grandparents see their grandchildren most often, and they find this period of grand parenting most satisfying.
Which group of grandparents tend to be more involved with their grandchildren quizlet?Grandmothers tend to be more involved with their grandchildren than grandfathers; similarly, there are gender differences in the feelings grandchildren have toward their grandparents. Most young adult grandchildren feel closer to their grandmothers than to their grandfathers.
Which statement is true about companionate grandparents?Which of the following statements is true about companionate grandparents? They have frequent contact and warm interactions with their grandchildren, but typically do not discipline them.
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