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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Psychology of Aging

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  • Chronological age is a limited measure of aging.
  • Subjective age (how old one feels) is a crucial aspect of the aging experience.
  • Grandparenthood and caregiving roles significantly impact older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between subjective age and grandparenthood (having grandchildren and providing care).
  • To examine these associations by gender and age groups.
  • To understand how these factors shape the personal experience of aging.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS).
  • Included 1,701 men and 2,395 women aged 50-85.
  • Employed linear regression models to test hypotheses.

Main Results:

  • Grandparents reported feeling older than childless individuals at younger ages.
  • This association reversed in later life for those providing grandchild care.
  • Older women showed a cumulative negative association between subjective age and having/caring for grandchildren.

Conclusions:

  • Grandparenthood is a significant factor in shaping the subjective experience of aging.
  • Age and gender differences are important in understanding subjective age.
  • Further research is needed to establish causality.