Grandparent support and mental and behavioural health in middle childhood

Heerden, Ashley. Van; Wild, Lauren G.

doi:10.1111/sode.12275

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“…Due to the current extended life expectancy, multigenerational family bonds—namely grandparent-grandchildren relationships—are becoming increasingly important. Although many theoretical orientations (e.g., Bronfenbrenner, 1977) emphasize the importance of family for child and adolescent development and abundant evidence shows the positive effects of good quality grandparent-child/adolescent relationships (Attar-Schwartz et al, 2009; Attar-Schwartz & Buchanan, 2018; Heerden & Wild, 2017), fewer studies have examined these links beyond childhood and adolescence. The goal of the current study was to contribute to this line of research, by investigating associations between perceptions of grandparents’ roles and the experience of family and life satisfaction, in Portuguese emerging adults.…”

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Are perceptions of grandparenthood related to family and life satisfaction? A study with emerging adults

Miguel

Araújo

Fernandes

et al. 2021

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Given the crucial role that grandparents play in the upbringing and well-being of their grandchildren, research regarding the perceived importance of grandparents for their emerging adult grandchildren is of particular relevance. This study examined the relations between perceived grandparents’ roles and family and life satisfaction in Portuguese emerging adults. Participants (N = 387), aged 18–25, completed a structured self-report questionnaire. Findings of structural equation modeling showed that emerging adults’ perceptions of grandparental roles of counselor, enjoying the relationship, and indulgence are positively related to their family and life satisfaction. The mediation analysis showed that family satisfaction mediated the relation between perceptions of grandparents acting as counselors and the life satisfaction of emerging adult grandchildren. Implications of family relationships and grandparenting in the context of emerging adulthood are discussed.

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Are perceptions of grandparenthood related to family and life satisfaction? A study with emerging adults

Miguel

Araújo

Fernandes

et al. 2021

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…Similar studies have been conducted among the general youth population to determine how specific family relationships and specific parental characteristics influence youth health and well-being. 71,72 Distinct characteristics of family relationships that influence the health and well-being of TGD youth could be examined in future research to determine if specific aspects of family relationships provide more effective support than other aspects. For instance, is it more important for clinicians to support commitment to the family of origin or to promote youth pursuit of a gender-affirming environment in their living situation?…”

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Family Relationships and the Health and Well-Being of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: A Critical Review

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Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth experience significant health and well-being disparities compared to their cisgender peers. However, disparities experienced at a population level might be mitigated by individuallevel factors such as strong family relationships. Discrete aspects of strong family relationships may impact the health and well-being of TGD youth differently. To date, no systematic review known to us has explored the state of the science regarding the association between family relationships and the health and well-being of TGD adolescents and young adults. As such, our review aimed to (1) compile and present the scientific literature addressing the connection between family relationships and the health and well-being of TGD youth in those families;(2) sort results utilizing the Family Strengths Model; and (3) assess the strength of the literature with evidencebased appraisal tools. Sixteen articles met eligibility criteria (10 quantitative and 6 qualitative). These articles discussed family relationship qualities influencing health and well-being outcomes, including mental health, homelessness, sexual health, and substance use. Three of six qualities of strong families-coping ability, appreciation and affection, and positive communication-were represented in the literature. The risk for bias and study strength appraisals suggest that the available literature is moderately strong overall. Certain characteristics of strong families (commitment, enjoyable time spent together, and spiritual well-being) were underrepresented in the literature. Future research should explore these gaps to ensure that health care and community service providers can deliver the most effective support and care for TGD youth and their families.

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“…Beyond this the greater willingness of non-western children to share is suggested to be related to the greater grandparental involvement in social support. (Van Heerden and Wild, 2018; Yorgason et al, 2011).…”

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Sharing and asking for help: Social support networks from the perspective of 4–6 year olds in three different eco-social milieus

Rübeling

Storm

Gernhardt

2021

Journal of Early Childhood Research

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In view of increasing diversity regarding the cultural background of children in pre-schools and the like, it is important to know how they differ in their perception of social networks. This study investigated the perception of social support networks in young children from three different eco-social milieus. Participants ( N = 138, 4–6 year olds) were recruited from German urban nuclear families and two groups of rural extended families in Central America. The support networks were analyzed by means of two game scenarios for “Sharing” and “Asking for Help” with a family collage in addition. Results show significant differences between groups in regard to the size, structure, and relationship patterns of support networks. Networks of urban German children included mainly friends, parents, and siblings, whereas those from Central American children also included other members of the extended family. The perceived importance of father, mother, and siblings differed between groups. Children’s willingness to share correlated with parental socio-cultural orientation. Practical implications for early childhood education are discussed in view of children’s socio-cultural background.

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Grandparent support and mental and behavioural health in middle childhood

Cited by 13 publications

References 45 publications

Are perceptions of grandparenthood related to family and life satisfaction? A study with emerging adults

Are perceptions of grandparenthood related to family and life satisfaction? A study with emerging adults

Family Relationships and the Health and Well-Being of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: A Critical Review

Sharing and asking for help: Social support networks from the perspective of 4–6 year olds in three different eco-social milieus

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