Dyadic Associations Between Grandparent–Child Relationship Quality and Well-Being in Chinese Left-Behind Families: Mediating Role of Resilience

Zhou, Yanlin; Yu, Nancy Xiaonan; Dong, Peiqi; Zhang, Qiong

doi:10.1007/s10902-020-00300-1

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“…Grandparent-child cohesion, an important indicator reflecting the quality of the grandparent-child relationship, is considered to have a significant impact on left-behind children’s emotional adaptation (Li et al, 2021; Song et al, 2018, 2021; Zhao et al, 2016; Zhou et al, 2021). According to the intergenerational solidarity theory (Bengtson and Roberts, 1991), positive cohesion with grandparents may positively influence children’s daily emotions.…”

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Grandparent-child cohesion, friendship quality, and left-behind children’s positive/negative affect in rural China

Zhao

2021

J Health Psychol

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This study examined the roles of grandparent-child cohesion and friendship quality in left-behind children’s positive and negative affect compared with non-left-behind children. Data from 557 participants indicated that grandparent-child cohesion and friendship quality predicted children’s emotional adaptation. Friend trust and support and intimate exchange had a stronger predictive effect on positive affect among non-left-behind children. Moreover, the interaction effects between grandparent-child cohesion and friendship quality on children’s positive affect supported the reinforcement model, while the interaction effects on negative affect supported the reinforcement model among left-behind children but supported the compensation model among non-left-behind children.

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Grandparent-child cohesion, friendship quality, and left-behind children’s positive/negative affect in rural China

Zhao

2021

J Health Psychol

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Section: Familial Values and Samentioning

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“…Within the GP-GC dyad, grandchildren who live with their grandparents assist them in daily activities and stay connected with them so that their grandparents might have a smooth aging process (Lamont et al, 2017; Zhou et al, 2021). Similarly, a positive relationship with grandchildren with strong familial values provides significant support to the grandparents by acting as a protective shield for them (Fuller-Iglesias et al, 2015; Lamont et al, 2017; Zhou et al, 2021). Thus, this interdependence manifests strong familial values associated with ones’ and others’ increased subjective well-being because of strong family ties and increased perceived social support (Campos et al, 2014) that prompt both grandparents and grandchildren to stay connected.…”

Section: Familial Values and Samentioning

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Dyadic Associations Between Grandparent–Grandchild Familial Values and Successful Aging: Mediating Role of Quality of Life

Sajjad

Malik

2022

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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The current study aimed to determine the reciprocal associations between the familial values and successful aging of grandparents and grandchildren and the extent to which quality of life accounts for these reciprocal associations. Data was collected from 270 grandparent–grandchild pairs living together. Actor-Partner Independence Model indicated that familial values of both grandparents and grandchildren showed significant associations with their own successful aging (actor effects), whereas familial values of grandchildren showed significant associations with the successful aging of grandparents (partner effects). Grandchildren’s quality of life mediated the actor and partner effects of familial values on the successful aging of grandchildren; whereas grandparents’ quality of life only mediated the actor effect of familial values on the successful aging of grandparents. These findings showed the interdependence of grandparents and grandchildren while emphasizing the importance of grandparents-grandchildren familial values and quality of life in enhancing successful aging.

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“…These discrepant findings suggest that LBC's developmental outcomes are not directly caused by the parental separation alone, but are influenced on the resources built and maintained by the family. Previous research showed that the family environment is an essential asset among the left‐behind family members of migrant workers where they can gain resources that help in elevating their well‐being (Chai et al, 2019; He & Ye, 2014; Mordeno et al, 2019; Zhou et al, 2021). For instance, a previous study of Filipino LBC demonstrated that those who have rich family resources (e.g., parent–child relationship) were likely to be more adept at mobilizing other resources (e.g., personal emotional resources) that will protect them from experiencing psychological problems (Mordeno et al, 2019).…”

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“…For instance, a previous study of Filipino LBC demonstrated that those who have rich family resources (e.g., parent–child relationship) were likely to be more adept at mobilizing other resources (e.g., personal emotional resources) that will protect them from experiencing psychological problems (Mordeno et al, 2019). Conversely, LBC with depleted family resources were more susceptible to developing mental health problems (Chai et al, 2019; Mordeno et al, 2019; Zhou et al, 2021).…”

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Parental migration status moderates the link between parent–child relationship and children's well‐being through psychological distress

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The effects of parental migration on the well‐being of left‐behind children (LBC) are varied. Several studies demonstrated that parental migration reduces children's psychological health but other research showed contradictory results. This study sought to clarify this issue by examining the mediating role of psychological distress and the moderating role of parental migration status in the association between the parent–child relationship and children's psychological distress. A total of 743 LBC and 688 non‐LBC self‐reported their parent–child relationship, psychological distress, and well‐being. Findings showed that psychological distress mediated the association between parent–child relationship and children's well‐being. This denotes that greater parent–child relationship results into lowered levels of psychological distress, and in turn, increases children's emotional, psychological, and social well‐being. Moreover, the link between parent–child relationship and psychological distress was found to be contingent to parental migration status. Specifically, the negative association between parent–child relationship and psychological distress was especially strong among LBC in contrast to non‐ LBC. This implies that children with higher quality relationships with their parents tend to exhibit decreased severity of psychological distress symptoms, especially in children whose parents are working overseas. These results underscore the dynamic role of parent–child relationship in the well‐being of LBC, and suggest ways to develop intervention programs that include cultivating skills in managing psychological distress and improving the emotional, psychological, and social well‐being of LBC.

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Dyadic Associations Between Grandparent–Child Relationship Quality and Well-Being in Chinese Left-Behind Families: Mediating Role of Resilience

Cited by 13 publications

References 45 publications

Grandparent-child cohesion, friendship quality, and left-behind children’s positive/negative affect in rural China

Grandparent-child cohesion, friendship quality, and left-behind children’s positive/negative affect in rural China

Dyadic Associations Between Grandparent–Grandchild Familial Values and Successful Aging: Mediating Role of Quality of Life

Parental migration status moderates the link between parent–child relationship and children's well‐being through psychological distress

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