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Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1996.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1996
Description
The purpose of this nursing research study was to gain a deeper understanding of the grandmother's experience of raising grandchildren when parents are substance abusers. The question guiding the study was: What is it like to be a grandmother raising grandchildren? Using van Manen's (1990) phenomenological approach, three grandmothers described their experience of raising grandchildren during tape recorded conversational interviews. Following hermeneutical thematic analysis of the transcribed texts, one overarching metatheme emerged: Transcending the Struggle of Becoming A Mother the Second Time Around. Five essential themes descriptive of the phenomenon emerged: (1) Undergoing a Change in Lifestyle; (2) Struggling Day to Day; (3) Bonding With Grandchildren; (4) Providing Guidance to Grandchildren; and, (5) Maintaining A Positive Attitude. This research study's findings portrayed the grandmother raising grandchildren as intentionally focusing on the positive aspects of her lived experience.
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Extent
93 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
15300
Additional Information
Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1996.
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1996
Date Text
1996
Date Issued (EDTF)
1996
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FAU
FAU
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FADT15300
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Rempala, Anne-Marie.
Graduate College
Physical Description
93 p.
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Transcending the struggle of becoming a mother the second time around
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Origin Information
1996
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
Transcending the struggle of becoming a mother the second time around
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Transcending the struggle of becoming a mother the second time around