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  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Intergenerational relationships are crucial for family dynamics.
  • Grandparent involvement significantly impacts child development.
  • Understanding factors influencing grandparent engagement is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between parent-child relationship quality and grandparent involvement.
  • To explore gender differences in grandparent involvement patterns.
  • To identify predictors of grandparent engagement with grandchildren.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, intergenerational study with 181 participants.
  • Path model analyses were used to assess relationships.
  • Data collected on parent-child relationship quality and grandparent involvement.

Main Results:

  • Parent-child relationship quality positively predicted grandparent involvement, especially when the child was a daughter.
  • Different patterns of involvement were observed for grandmothers and grandfathers.
  • Factors like geographic distance and socioeconomic status were considered.

Conclusions:

  • Intergenerational relationship quality is a key factor in grandparent involvement.
  • Gender dynamics within the parent-grandparent dyad shape involvement levels.
  • Findings underscore the importance of strong parent-grandparent bonds for child well-being.