Analyzing the Impact: Foster Grandparent Program

Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a multigenerational approach to community volunteerism. The study uses intergenerational solidarity to conceptualize the impact of the FGP. The study aims to examine the impact from two dimensions by analyzing data from the Assignment Assessment Forms and the New General Self-Efficacy Scale. Paired t-tests were conducted to determine whether there is a difference in the mentees’ behavior pre- and post-intervention from four years and byway of three priority areas. Results indicated that the FGP has an impact on both the mentees and volunteers. Findings suggest that the program’s activities are the vehicle for intergenerational solidarity.寄养祖父母计划（Foster Grandparent Program, FGP）是一种多代际参与的社区志愿服务模式。本研究以代际团结为理论框架，对该计划的影响效应开展概念化界定。本研究通过分析任务评估表与新编一般自我效能感量表的数据，从两个维度考察该计划的影响效果。研究采用配对t检验，围绕三大优先领域，分析帮扶对象在历时四年的干预前后的行为差异。结果显示，寄养祖父母计划对帮扶对象与志愿者均产生了显著影响。研究发现，该计划的各项活动是实现代际团结的有效载体。