Self-Positive reminiscence about grandparents

an exploratory study among Mexican granddaughters from two generations

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2022v25i1p19-30

Keywords:

Self-positive reminiscences, Reminiscence, Intergenerationality, Grandparents, México, Grandchildren

Abstract

Reminiscence is relevant within the intergenerational relationships involving grandparents and grandchildren. This exploratory qualitative study was carried out in Mexico, aiming to deep the understanding on granddaughters’ self-positive reminiscence about their grandparents. A focus group discussion was conducted involving 12 participants: six were aged 22–23 years, while the other six were aged 42–57 years. Data were submitted to thematic analysis. Main findings suggest that granddaughters self-positively reminisced about their grandparents mostly regarding identity by “attaining feelings of self-worth” and “impelling continuity and change”. This field worth further research, since may unveil grandparents influence in grandchildren throughout life span.

Author Biographies

Gian Carlo Floriano Zermeño, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico

Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, Center for Social Sciences and Humanities, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico

Rita Carvalho, Universidade de Aveiro

Master in Applied Gerontology, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Portugal. 

Martha Leticia Salazar Garza, Universidad de Aguascalientes

Full Professor C, Department of Psychology, Center for Social Sciences and Humanities, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico. 

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Published

2022-06-20

How to Cite

Sousa, L., Floriano Zermeño, G. C., Carvalho, R., & Salazar Garza, M. L. . (2022). Self-Positive reminiscence about grandparents: an exploratory study among Mexican granddaughters from two generations. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 25(1), 19–30. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2022v25i1p19-30

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