Measuring the Benefits of Mentoring for Foster Grandparents: A Research Note

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Dr.. Ken Muir, Professor (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/

Abstract: The impact of intergenerational mentoring between retirees and first-year college has largely been ignored in gerontological research. This research note explores the methodology of designing a mentoring pro-gram that targets ‘‘foster grandparents’’ and first-year college students using life satisfaction scales.

Additional Information

Publication
Kenneth Muir (2006) "Measuring the Benefits of Mentoring for Foster Grandparents: A Research Note" Educational Gerontology vol.32 pp.379–387 Version of Record Available @(DOI: 10.1080/03601270600564138)
Language: English
Date: 2006
Keywords
retirees, elderly, mentors, intergenerational mentoring

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