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Step-grandparenthood in the United States
Jenjira J Yahirun1, Sung S Park2, Judith A Seltzer2
1Center on the Family, University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
Summary
Step-grandparenthood is rising in the US, particularly among non-Whites and those without college degrees. This role impacts about 15% of grandparenting years for individuals aged 65.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Gerontology
Background:
- Grandparenting is increasingly vital for younger generations.
- Existing research often overlooks the complexities of step-grandparenthood.
- Family structures are evolving, necessitating a closer look at multi-generational relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the demographics of step-grandparenthood in the United States.
- To analyze the prevalence of step-grandparenthood across different birth cohorts, socioeconomic statuses, and racial/ethnic groups.
- To estimate lifetime exposure to the step-grandparent role.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics and the Health and Retirement Study.
- Employed percentages to estimate step-grandparenthood prevalence and demographic variations.
- Applied life tables to calculate exposure duration to the step-grandparent role.
Main Results:
- Step-grandparenthood is increasing across successive birth cohorts.
- Individuals without a college education and non-White individuals are more likely to become step-grandparents.
- The step-grandparent role constitutes approximately 15% of total grandparent years at age 65 for both men and women.
Conclusions:
- Step-grandparenthood is a growing demographic trend in the US.
- Understanding step-grandparenting is crucial for grasping the experiences of a significant segment of the older adult population.
- This study highlights the need to consider family complexity in multi-generational research.
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