Dominant personal values and stress-coping strategies in relation to health and social conditions of kinship foster carers aged 60+ providing care for their biological grandchildren

Studies have shown that grandparents taking on the responsible role of kinship foster carers for their grandchildren are guided by love. They point to their health as an important resource. They perform their duties conscientiously and are open to new knowledge. They are capable of dealing with stress constructively. Their resourcefulness and a sense of purpose could increase with improved housing and financial conditions.