A contemporaneidade tem como uma de suas principais marcas o excesso de individualismo ou narcisismo. Além disso, traz consigo uma série de transformações nos níveis subjetivo, intersubjetivo, familiar e social, dentre os quais destacamos aqueles sentidos na esfera familiar. O atual avanço tecnocientífico é apontado como um fator de peso nessas transformações, desde o surgimento da televisão até o das mais recentes tecnologias da informação e da comunicação (TICs). Apesar de haver divergências na literatura, frequentemente a população idosa é apontada como prejudicada por esse avanço tecnológico e considerada excluída digital. Ao mesmo tempo, vivenciamos um aumento dessa população e da expectativa de vida, o que levou também a mudanças na função dos avós na família, numa diversidade de possibilidades. Diferentemente da psicanálise tradicional, que teve como foco as dinâmicas envolvidas entre pais e filhos, a psicanálise vincular, referencial aqui elegido, enfatiza aquelas implicadas na dimensão do entre, o que significa uma compreensão sobre a família mais ampla. Investigar se e como a TIC poderia estar influindo sobre o vínculo avós-netos na atualidade, partindo do pressuposto da transmissão psíquica geracional, foi o objetivo desta pesquisa. Para tanto, foi adotado o método clínico-qualitativo e realizadas entrevistas semidirigidas com quatro duplas de avós idosos e netos adolescentes que apresentassem algum contato virtual entre si, totalizando oito participantes; a forma de análise dos dados seguiu o método de estudo de caso. Os resultados encontrados mostraram que cada dupla fazia um determinado uso da TIC entre si, ainda que tenha havido aspectos em comum entre todas ou algumas delas. A inversão geracional e certa desconfiança na comunicação virtual foram duas constantes; bem como a constatação de que o uso que era feito da tecnologia se relacionava com determinadas características da dinâmica de funcionamento psíquico dos sujeitos, do vínculo entre eles ou mesmo da família. Em três duplas observou-se a geração de um efeito paradoxal causado pela interferência da tecnologia, qual seja, o fato de ela propiciar a aproximação entre as partes quando estavam distantes, mas seu afastamento quando estavam juntas, devido ao uso excessivo dela feito pelos netos, que então passavam a dispensar menos atenção aos respectivos avós. Nas duplas entrevistadas, a presença da tecnologia não pareceu comprometer o papel dos avós, uma vez que eles tinham uma posição bastante importante para os seus netos. Para alguns destes últimos, o papel dos avós ainda era visto relativamente a um lugar de saber e de superioridade. Em suma, pôde-se perceber que, em algumas situações, a TIC facilitava o vínculo das duplas e em outras o subtraía, e em outras ainda ela não passava de um mero complemento. Mesmo assim, observou-se que sua influência não tinha mais poder do que o vínculo em si mesmo, este, sim, fator suficiente e determinante para ditar a qualidade da relação da dupla, pelo menos no que se referiu a avós e netos / Contemporaneity has as one of its main brands the excess of individualism or narcissism. In addition, it brought several transformations on the subjective, intersubjective, family and social levels, among which we highlight those taking place in the family sphere. The current techno-scientific progress is key in these transformations, from the beginning of television to the recent information and communication technologies (ICTs). Although literature may differ, often the elderly population is seen as precluded by this technological advance and considered digitally excluded. On the same token, we experienced an increase in this population and a rise in life expectancy, leading to changes in the role of grandparents in the family, in a diversity of possibilities. Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, which focused on the dynamics between parents and children, the links psychoanalysis, referential chosen for this work, emphasizes the dynamics involved in the \"between\" dimension, implying a broader understanding about the family. The objective of this research was to investigate whether and how ICT could be influencing the link between grandparents and grandchildren in the current generation, based on the theory of the generational psychic transmission. For this purpose, the clinical-qualitative method was applied and semi-structured interviews were done with eight participants, consisting of four pairs of elderly grandparents and their adolescent grandchildren, both having virtual contact between them; the form of data analysis followed the case study method. The results showed that each pair made a particular use of ICT among themselves, although there have been aspects in common among all or some of them. The inversion of generations and a lack of trust in virtual communication were two constants, as well as the finding that the use of technology was related to certain characteristics of the subjects\' psychic dynamics, the relation between themselves or even the family. In three of the pairs a \"paradoxical effect\" was observed, being caused by the interference of technology, as it would bring the parties closer when they were distant, but set them apart when they were together, due to the excessive use of it by the grandchildren, who then paid less attention to their grandparents. For the interviewed pairs, the presence of technology did not seem to jeopardize the role of grandparents, since they held a very important position for their grandchildren. For some of the latter, the role of the grandparents was still seen as one of knowledge and superiority. In short, it was possible to perceive that in some situations ICT facilitated the bonding process between the pairs, while for others it would prejudice it, and even for some it was only a mere complement. Even so, it was noted that their influence had no more power than the bond in itself, factor sufficient and determinant to dictate the quality of the relationship between the pairs, at least when it comes to grandparents and grandchildren

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-28T20:38:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcia Almeida Batista.pdf: 644780 bytes, checksum: 32677cbe8f453f278f9ef67316b238c7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-05-18 / This is a thorough analysis of re-plotting, a sociodramatic working method developed by Arnaldo Liberman, looking at the potential of this method in the research of contemporary roles, with particular emphasis on the role of grandparents. Despite of being widely used by psychodramatists, we couldn t find references in the literature with regards the potential of re-plotting, and as we consider it to be an appropriate instrument for research, our aim is to conduct a thorough analysis of this working method. The reason we chose to explore the role of grandparents is that there is significantly less research of these in comparison to the parental roles, and with the aging of the population the chances of people experiencing these roles have increased. We have analysed a re-plotting session that took place during a public psychodrama act, comparing the information obtained from this event with information from the relevant literature, and evaluating the actual process of replotting through which this information was gathered. It was shown that the grandparent role is a role linked with elderly people who give their grandchildren a sense of importance and self-worth, and allow them to feel part of a family history with the acknowledgement of their ancestry. It was also shown that through the use of re-plotting a wide range of information can be gathered about the explored roles, also allowing a comparison of individual and collective concepts. Furthermore, through group members reflections on the information obtained during the process, this method can also promote wellbeing. In certain situations it also makes psychotherapeutic or axiodramatic work possible / Trata-se de uma análise criteriosa da retramatização, forma de trabalhar com sociodramas criada por Arnaldo Liberman, que avalia suas possibilidades na pesquisa de papéis contemporâneos, aqui particularmente no papel de avós. Apesar de amplamente utilizada pelos psicodramatistas, não encontrei trabalhos que verificassem suas possibilidades e considerando que pudesse ser um bom instrumento de pesquisa, optei por analisá-la. A escolha da utilização do papel de avós justificou-se por ser um papel familiar sobre o qual existe menos pesquisa, frente ao papel dos pais, e também pelo envelhecimento da população, o que aumenta a oportunidade de sujeitos que vivenciam ou vivenciarão este papel. Realizei a análise de uma retramatização feita em um ato psicodramático público, confrontando os dados obtidos sobre o papel de avós com a literatura, e avaliei o próprio processo da retramatização por meio da qual estes dados foram obtidos. O papel de avó mostrou-se um papel de idoso, que dá ao neto uma sensação de importância e valor, permitindo a ele inserir-se numa história familiar com o reconhecimento de uma linhagem. Verifiquei que a retramatização permite ampla obtenção de dados sobre o papel pesquisado, propiciando confronto entre conceitos individuais e coletivos. E que, além disso, pode favorecer a promoção de saúde por meio da reflexão dos próprios participantes do grupo sobre os dados que vão obtendo no processo. Em algumas situações pode permitir um trabalho psicoterapêutico, ou axiodramático

Siu Man Yee. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-48). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract (English) --- p.ii / Abstract (Chinese) --- p.iii / List of Tables --- p.vi / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction --- p.1 / Terror management theory --- p.2 / Socioemotional selectivity theory --- p.6 / "TMT, SST & Grandparenthood" --- p.9 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Method --- p.15 / Participants --- p.15 / Measures --- p.16 / Chinese versions of scales --- p.19 / Procedure --- p.19 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Results --- p.21 / Results: test the hypothesis with whole scale --- p.21 / Results: with FTPS subscales --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- DISCUSSION --- p.35 / Death anxiety as a motivating force --- p.35 / Time perspective for the elderly --- p.39 / References --- p.43

Children raised by their grandparents are a steadily growing demographic in schools throughout the United States. When parents are unable to care for their children, grandparents sometimes assume the role of primary caregiver. This is especially true when they are faced with the threat of placing their grandchildren in the foster care system. More often than not, these grandparents are not adequately prepared for the challenges of raising children who have lost their parent through death, drug abuse or incarceration and few resources exist to guide elementary school principals to engage this demographic. Regardless of the growing numbers of caregiving grandparents there exists a dearth of research and literature to guide school leaders in effectively engaging these grandparents in school involvement. The purpose of this study was to understand principals’ experiences with grandparents raising grandchildren (GRG), to discover grandparent’s experiences and perspectives on their own experiences in their grandchildren’s schools, and finally, construct theory on how elementary principals create and nurture positive and productive relationships with grandparents raising grandchildren. Analysis of date contributed to the development of propositions that reflect study findings. These propositions contributed to the development of a framework toward theory: Although principals were cognizant of the challenges GRG face, this knowledge did not influence their leadership. As a result, their leadership practices created school environments in which GRGs were effectively engaged in two-way communication but limited decision-making. Furthermore, the schools did not provide a bridge to resources to meet many of the challenges GRG and their families faced.

<p>By 2010 it is estimated that one third of the African children will be orphans as an effect of HIV/AIDS. The crisis is already a fact and most orphans are absorbed by the extended family where the grandparents become the primary caretakers. This qualitative study was carried out in Kenya to explore the situation of these grandparents and to define their current resources and needs. Eight grandparents living in rural village or urban slum caring for their orphaned grandchildren were interviewed. The results showed that these families live under extremely poor conditions lacking food, other vital neccesities and a basic social network. Local churches and support groups emerged as the grandparents main sources to enhance strength and support. Key factors causing the acute poverty is HIV-related stigma and lack of access to land.</p>

By 2010 it is estimated that one third of the African children will be orphans as an effect of HIV/AIDS. The crisis is already a fact and most orphans are absorbed by the extended family where the grandparents become the primary caretakers. This qualitative study was carried out in Kenya to explore the situation of these grandparents and to define their current resources and needs. Eight grandparents living in rural village or urban slum caring for their orphaned grandchildren were interviewed. The results showed that these families live under extremely poor conditions lacking food, other vital neccesities and a basic social network. Local churches and support groups emerged as the grandparents main sources to enhance strength and support. Key factors causing the acute poverty is HIV-related stigma and lack of access to land.

Researchers have examined sources of support as well as family quality of life of parents raising children with disabilities (Brown, MacAdam-Crisp, Wang, & Iarocci, 2006; Darling & Gallagher, 2004; Davis & Gavidia-Payne, 2009; Zuna, Turnbull, & Summers, 2009). Scant research on grandparents raising grandchildren with disabilities has been conducted; an examination of sources of support and family quality of life of grandparents raising grandchildren is lacking in the literature. This study examined the sources of support and quality of life of 50 grandmother-headed families. Comparative analyses revealed that there were significant differences between grandmothers raising grandchildren with and without disabilities in regard to sources of support and family quality of life. Informal support was significantly higher for grandmothers raising grandchildren without disabilities. In addition, grandmothers raising grandchildren without disabilities rated satisfaction with all aspects of family quality of life except parenting as significantly higher than grandmothers raising grandchildren with disabilities. Correlational analyses showed a moderate correlation between sources of support and family quality of life for both groups of grandmothers. While total informal social support was significantly correlated with satisfaction ratings of family quality of life for both groups of grandmothers, total formal support was significantly correlated with satisfaction ratings of family quality of life only for grandmothers raising grandchildren with disabilities. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that there was a significant relationship between presence ofchild disability and satisfaction ratings of family quality of life. No significant relationship was found between presence of child disability and sources of support.

This dissertation describes a study that investigated the perceptions of foster parents and kinship caregivers (grandparents caring for their grandchildren) around contact issues between children in their care and their birth parents in Canterbury, New Zealand. The study employed a qualitative approach for data collection and analysis. The qualitative method of data collection for the study comprised of three focus groups, two with foster parents and one with grandparents. The focus groups were conducted using a modified Nominal Group Technique (NGT) where two questions posed to the participants sought to understand their views about behaviours they noticed in children in their care before and after contact with birth parents. In addition, a further question was asked to gain an understanding around their feelings on contact with birth parents. Findings of the study indicated that foster parents largely described children’s behaviour before and after contact to be distressing and stressful for them, with few positive benefits. Furthermore, foster parents mainly stated strong, negative feelings around contact with biological parents. In the discussion, implications of these results are discussed for foster children, foster parents and social welfare practices.

Tyrimo tikslas – nustatyti vaikaičių vertybių sistemos ir iš senelių gaunamo socialinio palaikymo bei tarpusavio bendravimo patirties sąsajas. Tyrime dalyvavo 222 dviejų Kauno rajono mokyklų 11-12 klasių mokiniai (38% vaikinų, 62% merginų), kurių amžius svyravo nuo 16 iki 19 metų. Vertybės buvo tiriamos M. Rokeach (1973) vertybinių orientacijų tyrimo metodika (VOT), suvokiamas socialinis palaikymas iš senelių tirtas socialinio palaikymo klausimynu (The Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey; Sherbourne C. D. and Stewart A. L. 1991). Tyrimo rezultatai atskleidė egzistuojančius vertybių skirtumus tarp lyčių: merginoms „lygybės“, „laisvės“, „grožio pasaulio“ ir „materialiai aprūpinto gyvenimo“ vertybės yra svarbesnės nei vaikinams. Kiti rezultatai atskleidė, kad dažnas vaikaičių ir senelių bendravimas susijęs su „malonumų“, „pasaulinės taikos“, „grožio pasaulio“, „save kontroliuojančio“, „mandagumo“, „tvarkingumo“, „ambicingumo“, „protingumo“, „socialinio pripažinimo“, „išminties“, „linksmumo“, „laisvės“ ir „išganymo, išsigelbėjimo“ vertybėmis, retas su „tikros, artimos draugystės“, „nacionalinio saugumo“ ir „kūrybiškumo“ vertybėmis. Vaikinų vertybės yra susijusios su suvokiamu instrumentiniu, informaciniu ir emociniu palaikymu tiek iš močiučių, tiek iš senelių vyrų, tuo tarpu merginų vertybės siejasi su suvokiamu emociniu palaikymu iš močiučių, o vertybių ir suvokiamo socialinio palaikymo iš senelių ryšys merginų grupėje nenustatytas. Merginų vertybes prognozuoja... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The present research study examined relations between adolescents’ values, social support from grandparents and dimensions of communication between generations (frequency of communication, grandparents’ gender) in a sample of 222 adolescents (62% female; 38% male) 11-12-grade students of secondary schools in Lithuania. Social support was measured by the Social support questionnaire (The Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey; Sherbourne C. D. and Stewart A. L. 1991), values were measured by Rokeach Value Survey (1973). The results revealed differences between the values of the existing gender: female’s “equality”, “freedom”, “the world of beauty” and “comfortable life” values are more important than male. Other findings showed that frequent communication of grandchildren and grandparents related to the “pleasure”, “world at peace”, “world of beauty”, “self-controlled”, "polite”, “tidy”, “ambition”, “intellectual”, “social recognition”, “wisdom”, “joyful”, “freedom” and “salvation” values, infrequent communication was related with “true friendship”, “national security” and “creativity” values. Male values are associated with the perceived instrumental, informational and emotional support from both grandmothers and the grandfathers; female’s values associated with perceived emotional support from grandmothers, relation between female values and perceived social support from grandparents not found. Female’s values predict non-residence along with his grandparent (s)... [to full text]

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Dec., 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.