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Attitudes toward Grandparental Involvement in Hong Kong: A Trend Analysis
Mengtong Chen1, Qiqi Chen2, Camilla Kin Ming Lo3
1Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong, China.
Summary
Attitudes toward grandparental involvement in Hong Kong families are shifting. Despite generally positive views, a notable decline in agreement was observed in 2017, suggesting weakening intergenerational support.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Gerontology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Existing research primarily focuses on the types of grandparental involvement in childcare.
- A quantitative examination of general population attitudes toward grandparental involvement is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively investigate trends in attitudes toward grandparental involvement in Hong Kong.
- To identify factors associated with these attitudes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from four waves (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) of the Hong Kong Family Surveys.
- Involved 8932 Hong Kong residents.
- Multivariate linear regression analyses were used.
Main Results:
- Most residents held positive attitudes toward grandparental involvement.
- A significant decrease in agreement with grandparental involvement was observed in 2017 across all age groups.
- Parent respondents showed more positive attitudes than non-parents, indicating need-driven involvement.
- Positive family and intergenerational relationships correlated with positive attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational support in Hong Kong appears to be weakening.
- Grandparental involvement is more need-driven than value-driven.
- Policymakers should address changing family attitudes and support families and older adults through counseling and programs.
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