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标题：The Contemporary Older Man: Summary and Discussion
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作者：Greene, Roberta ; Wright, Michael
期刊名称：The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
印刷版ISSN：0191-5096
出版年度：2005
卷号：32
期号：1
页码：11
出版社：Western Michigan University
摘要：This edition of the Journal has included a series of articles on the contemporary man in his elder years and the challenges and opportunities he may face. For example, an article by Bullock brings attentions to the increasing number of grandfathers who are becoming responsible for their grandchildren in the absence of fathers. Her study of 26 men age 65 and above who are responsible for the care of at least one grandchild revealed perceptions of powerlessness as grandfathers made this family role transition. Bullock argues that such feelings of powerlessness can be stemmed by programs that provide opportunities for greater self-awareness and support. She also raises questions about the grandfathers' parenting style: Are they interactive care providers or simply passive caretakers? Another issue raised is how schools and agencies involved in kinship care can pay special attention to older men who take on the role of parenting.