As resilience theory gains traction as a theoretical framework for research in social work, it is
important to engage with it critically. This article provides a critical review of resilience …

Resilience is a phenomenon discussed by scholars in many disciplines; it holds similar
definitions across the human, social, and physical sciences. It is important to understand the …

Globally, it is common for grandparents to serve as surrogate parents to their grandchildren,
often in response to family crises and other challenges such as poverty, disease epidemics …

Custodial care for grandchildren left behind by migrant parents is an important contribution
made by grandparents for their families and societies, given rising migration flows and …

With the continued loss of lives due to HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, grandparents bear
the stress of caring for children affected by the epidemic, often with very limited resources …

In many parts of the world, grandparents live with their grandchildren in 'skipped-generation
households' in which no parent resides. In Thailand, this living arrangement is more …

Poverty and poor health disproportionately affect older adults serving as primary caregivers
to their grandchildren. In underserved, rural regions, where grandparent caregivers may be …

Grandparents become custodial carers of their grandchildren for a variety of reasons,
including love, fear of losing the children to the system, efforts to protect children while …

Globally older people are increasingly providing care for their grandchildren. A pertinent
question across world regions is the extent to which providing care for grandchildren …

Abstract Background and Objectives We reviewed the literature on older adults (OAs) who
are caring for persons living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the goal of …