https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/153adf012236f742b714297920dbf451.jpg 2f43aca037dae1653e94ac14299afca8 https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/23b93281c44c3bd601136048c314267e.pdf 0ae5a288a13a6d11882d50fe816153b1 Electronic Resource View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.70036">https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.70036</a> Document Type Journal article Author(s) Lia Ring, Orit Taubman – Ben-Ari Volume Vol. 74 Issue No. 5 Publisher Wiley Journal Name Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science Publication Date 2025 ISBN 01976664, 17413729 Language English Access Open Access Abstract Objective This study aims to examine the experiences and meanings attached to grandparenting among Israeli Jewish grandparents in the aftermath of the October 7 terror attack on Israel and the ensuing war. Background Traumatic events can disrupt intergenerational relationships, yet grandparents often play a crucial role in providing emotional and practical support. Despite this, relatively little is known about grandparents' adaptation to their roles during a collective trauma. Method Semistructured interviews with 21 Israeli Jewish grandparents (aged 40–73) to grandchildren up to 10 years old, were conducted 2 to 4 weeks after the terror attack. Thematic analysis was performed. Results Four themes emerged, reflecting grandparents' perceptions of their roles: cognitive commitment and its costs; emotional engagement; symbolic dimensions of repair and continuity; and active behavioral involvement. These dimensions were found to fit the cognitive, emotional, symbolic, and behavioral dimensions of the multidimensional experience of grandparenthood model. Grandparenthood dimensions seem to expand during the war, as grandparents took on enhanced roles to ensure stability, safety, and resilience for their grandchildren. Grandparents' roles extended beyond traditional boundaries, emphasizing their centrality in family resilience during collective trauma. Implications The findings highlight grandparents' adaptability and resilience during collective traumatic events. Integrating grandparents into family and community support systems can enhance familial resilience in times of crisis. Cataloger Shaunda King Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource “Grandparenting is Stronger Than Me”: Being a grandparent during collective traumatic circumstances Subject The topic of the resource Grandparenting Grandparents Intergenerational Relationships Israeli Jewish Trauma Trauma Exposure