Grandfathers' perceptions and expectations of relationships with their adult grandchildren

Journal of Family Issues

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 407-426

  Roberto, Karen A ^a   Allen, Katherine R ^a   Blieszner, Rosemary ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035531087     PISSN: 0192513X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019251301022004002     Document Type: Article

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