Support Grandparents Give to Their Adult Grandchildren.

摘要: Objectives Many grandparents are involved in young grandchildren's lives, but we know little about grandparents' support of adult grandchildren. This study assessed frequency different types that provided to grandchildren and examined potential explanations for such (e.g., affection, needs, parents' support). Method Grandparents The Family Exchanges Study Wave 2 (N = 198; Mage 80.19) reported how often they six a focal grandchild. Results Multiple regressions revealed affective ties with an grandchild were associated more frequent listening, emotional support, companionship. also when parents incurred life problems, companionship financial not employed. Moreover, advice, positively the providing these Discussion Consistent solidarity theory, experiencing greater their invested regardless family needs. Findings offer limited evidence watchdog model provide incur even though those may still support.