Descriptor
| College Students | 1 |
| Cultural Influences | 1 |
| Family Relationship | 1 |
| Grandparents | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Racial Differences | 1 |
| Role Perception | 1 |
| Sex Differences | 1 |
| Student Attitudes | 1 |
Source
| Gerontologist | 1 |
Author
| Kennedy, Gregory E. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedKennedy, Gregory E. – Gerontologist, 1990
Survey responses of 704 college students revealed that majority had at least 1 grandparent and some had 8 or more. Students identified degree of closeness with closest grandmother and grandfather. Students' perceptions of grandparent and grandchild roles were generally positive, indicating affection and respect for grandparents. Found differences…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Influences, Family Relationship, Grandparents
