A Qualitative Study on the Needs of Grandparent-Grandchild Families and Directions for Service Improvement: Perspectives of Field Professionals

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The study aims to understand the complex needs and structural vulnerabilities of grandparent-grandchild families from the perspectives of field professionals.
Conducted focus group interviews with five field professionals experienced in supporting grandparent-grandchild families.
Performed qualitative analysis of the gathered data to systematically review the issues faced by these families.
Identified major categories related to their experiences and the state of services provided.
Four main categories were derived: 1) Daily parenting responsibilities and emotional labor of grandparents, 2) Emotional instability and adjustment processes of grandchildren, 3) Dynamic relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, 4) Limitations of institutional support and alternative solutions.
Findings provide practical and policy implications for developing services that reflect the unique characteristics and needs of grandparent-grandchild families.

Qualitative study explores service needs in grandparent-grandchild families, suggesting improvements for better support.

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