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1Department of Education and Human Development, Institute for Engaged Aging, Clemson University, 298 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC 29672 USA.
Journal of Adult Development
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Grandparent relationships remain important in early adulthood, with the quality and substance of the bond being more influential than the grandparent
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Grandchild-grandparent relationships positively influence development.
- Limited research exists on this impact during early adulthood.
- The role of grandparent type (traditional vs. custodial) is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the influence of grandparent type on early adult life satisfaction, relationship quality, and life building.
- To investigate how childhood grandparent relationships impact individuals in early adulthood.
- To understand the nuances of grandparent relationships across different family structures.
Main Methods:
- Explanatory sequential mixed methods design.
- Quantitative strand: Survey data (N=94).
- Qualitative strand: Semi-structured interviews (N=9).
Main Results:
- Grandparent relationships remain significant in early adulthood.
- Relationship context and substance are nuanced and evolve.
- No significant differences in life satisfaction or relationship quality were found based on grandparent type.
Conclusions:
- The substance of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, not just its structure, impacts early adulthood.
- Future research should consider variations in family structures.
- Practitioners should support diverse grandparent-grandchild relationships.
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