Grandparenting and coresidence preferences in Shanghai, China: the influence of grandparenting beliefs, experiences, and intensity.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to examine the living arrangement preferences of older adults in Shanghai, China, with a focus on grandparenting as a shaping factor.

Methods

This study utilizes data from the 2022 Lifelong Education for Aging Productively in Shanghai survey, which included 1,707 older adults aged 55-85. Since this study focuses on grandparenting, respondents without grandchildren were excluded, resulting in an analytical sample of 1,250 individuals. In this study, grandparenting is measured through grandparenting beliefs, frequency of grandchild care, and previous grandparenting experiences.

Results

The results indicate a decisive shift toward independent living, with 90% preferring to live alone or with a spouse. However, preferences adapt when adult child

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462770 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature