Grandfathers in Contemporary Families in Britain

Evidence from Qualitative Research

Bibliographic Data

ID6080992
AuthorsR Mann (0000-0003-3041-6624, Bangor University, corresponding author), George W Leeson (0000-0002-4720-791X, University of Oxford), George Leeson
Year2010
Volume8
Issue3
Pages234-248
Publication date2010-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15350770.2010.498774
OpenAlexW2058195005
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited31

In recent years, research into grandparenthood has gained considerable momentum, particularly in the United States and increasingly in Europe. However, there has been little research focusing on understanding the contribution of grandfathers. While the perception of grandmothers as more involved than grandfathers remains commonplace, some recent research provides indications of a more changing picture. In attempting to address this knowledge gap, this paper provides evidence from ongoing qualitative research with grandfathers. It focuses on themes of emotionality and caring in men's understandings of being a grandfather. In so doing, it considers whether the salience of these themes points to the emergence of “new” grandfatherhood, particularly among younger cohorts of grandfathers. Finally, the paper explores these findings in relation to the wider policy context around grandparenthood, complementary care, and working families

Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Geography · Perception · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology

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