2021
DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1910788
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Depressive symptoms in the context of Chinese grandparents caring for grandchildren

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“…Our empirical results show that grandchild caregivers have significantly higher life satisfaction than non-carers. This finding is consistent with Tang et al (2022) , who found, based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, that grandchild caregivers had significantly lower levels of depression than those without grandchild care. Zeng et al (2021) reported that older adults who provided grandchild care had fewer mobility limitations, fewer depressive symptoms, and better cognitive function.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Our empirical results show that grandchild caregivers have significantly higher life satisfaction than non-carers. This finding is consistent with Tang et al (2022) , who found, based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, that grandchild caregivers had significantly lower levels of depression than those without grandchild care. Zeng et al (2021) reported that older adults who provided grandchild care had fewer mobility limitations, fewer depressive symptoms, and better cognitive function.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Therefore, the blended learning mode offered them learning opportunities beyond the traditional on-campus and in-person courses, Traditionally, many elderly Chinese continued to live with their children even after their children got married. The elderly, as grandparents, continue to provide help to their children and grandchildren as a part of their family commitments (Tang et al, 2021). In this study, many of the participants felt that they wanted to continue to provide help to their children's families and give their energies to their grandchildren.…”
Section: Themes and Subthemesmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…However, care activities could be associated with grandparents' mental health. Some studies found that grandchild care could limit grandparents' time and opportunities to care for themselves and bring physical burden and emotional pressure ( 4 ), while other studies came to a different conclusion that grandparenting may help the elderly gain respect from family members and derive emotional wellbeing through generational interaction ( 5 , 6 ). In addition, empirical research results presented transnational differences and the influence of specific cultural contexts on caregivers' mental health.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…came to a different conclusion that grandparenting may help the elderly gain respect from family members and derive emotional wellbeing through generational interaction (5,6). In addition, empirical research results presented transnational differences and the influence of specific cultural contexts on caregivers' mental health.…”
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confidence: 99%