The association between transition into grandparenthood and Chinese older adults' subjective well-being and health: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to low birth rates, longer life expectancy, and later childbearing, an increasing number of individuals become grandparents later in life. The transition into grandparenthood-encompassing role acquisition, duration, and role engagement-is crucial for understanding the well-being and health of older adults. However, the connection between this transition and well-being and health outcomes among older adults remains underexplored, particularly in a Chinese context that emphasizes family lineage. This study addresses this gap by analyzing longitudinal data to examine how grandparenthood transitions relate to subjective well-being and health among Chinese older adults.

Methods

Using longitudinal data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) 2014-202

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12589045 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature