AI Article Synopsis
- Researchers are studying how grandparenting activities impact social engagement and depression in older adults, especially in Sri Lanka.
- A pilot study involving 79 grandparents showed that higher participation in activities related to grandparenting was linked to lower psychological distress, particularly for those with more functional limitations.
- The findings suggest that engaging more in grandparenting roles could be beneficial for mental health, highlighting the importance of understanding these activities in the context of aging.
Article Abstract
Grandparenting activities are of increasing interest to researchers seeking to understand reduced social engagement and depression among aging adults. Heterogeneity in the population and caretaking roles complicate its measurement. We piloted a measure of grandparenting activities among 79 grandparents (aged 55+) in Sri Lanka and correlated those activity levels with psychological distress. Second, we explored whether the aforementioned correlation varied by grandparent functional limitations. We found that greater engagement in generative grandparenting activities was correlated with lower distress, and that association was stronger among grandparents with more functional limitations. We discuss possible explanations and implications of these findings.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10109061 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2021.1991869 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!