What should grandparents be expected to learn in longevity societies experiencing rapid social transformation? Grounded theory was initially applied to identify assumptions, goals and curriculum. The Grandparent Strengths and Needs Inventory was developed to record the observations of grandparent attitudes and behaviours as seen by grandparents, parents and grandchildren. This research report describes (a) an educational intervention programme that confirmed grandparents are able to improve relationships with family members, (b) protocols for application by support groups of grandparents raising their grandchildren, (c) a model for education of assisted living residents with reliance on indigenous leadership, and (d) methods to determine strengths and learning needs grandparents in particular cultures have in common. Grandparent courses have been offered in public schools, universities, libraries, senior centres, and religious institutions and emphasize (a) conversation agenda for grandparents to explore with individual grandchildren and their parents, (b) awareness of the challenges parents encounter and ways to help them attain their goals, and (c) learning about grandchild experiences from infancy through early adulthood.

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长寿社会的祖父母教育

在经历着快速社会变革的长寿社会中，祖父母应该学习什么？扎根理论最初用于确定假设，目标和课程。开发了《祖父母的长处和需求清单》，以记录由祖父母，父母和孙子女看到的祖父母态度和行为的观察结果。这份研究报告描述了（a）一项确认祖父母能够改善与家庭成员关系的教育干预计划，（b）祖父母抚养孙子的支持团体所应用的协议，（c）协助居住在当地的居民的教育模式依靠土著领导，以及（d）确定优势和学习需求的方法，具体文化中的祖父母具有共同点。