American grandparents providing extensive child care to their grandchildren: Prevalence and profile

Description:

An examination of the prevalence and profile of grandparent care from 1992-1994 National Survey of Families and Households

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Fuller-Thomson Esme; Minkler Meredith

Funder(s):

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Archstone Foundation

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2001

Source:

The Gerontologist, 41(2), 201-209

Journal Title:

The Gerontologist

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

201-209

Note:

This resource uses data from the National Survey of Families and Households (NSFH)

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.4. Parent/Family Practices and Structure > 2.4.3. Family Structure

ISSN:

0016-9013

Paper

1758-5341

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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