ArticleFamily relations2021
Reunification in Custodial Grandfamilies: An Examination of Resilient Family Processes.
Article in Family relations, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Exploring Family Dynamics and Spiritual Well-being Through the Lens of Family Systems Theory.The Psychiatric quarterly · 2025Article
- How Grandparents Inform Our Lives: A Mixed Methods Investigation of Intergenerational Influence on Young Adults.Journal of adult development · 2023Article
- The Role of Social Services in Reunified Custodial Grandfamilies.Children and youth services review · 2022Article
- Grandfamilies and the Opioid Epidemic: A Systemic Perspective and Future Priorities.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis study examined how custodial grandmothers navigated the process of their grandchildren being reunified with a biological parent.
backgroundPrior research has focused on factors associated with unsuccessful reunification instead of resilient family processes that may support successful reunification. How custodial grandfamilies navigate reunification has not been examined, despite their unique relational configuration and grandparents' frequent involvement in raising their grandchildren.
methodGuided by Walsh's model of family resilience, semistructured, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 17 grandmothers whose custodial grandchildren had been reunified with a biological parent. Data analysis was guided by grounded theory methodology.
resultsGrandmothers believed in parents fulfilling their obligations, prioritizing grandchildren's needs, and coping via their faith. Grandmothers supported reunified parents and children by providing emotional support and instrumental assistance, while maintaining clear role boundaries. Accessing resources and engaging in open family communication were helpful to the reunification, although there were still challenges in navigating family relationships.
conclusionWithin custodial grandfamilies, not all reunifications were a positive outcome for the grandchildren. Grandmothers remained heavily involved in supporting and monitoring the reunifications, with the quality of the grandmother-parent relationship being paramount. IMPLICATIONS: Practitioners should address family dynamics when working with custodial grandfamilies before, during, and after a reunification.
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