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Researchers Beverly Strassmann and Wendy Garrard found that children in nuclear families were over four times more likely to die by age 5 if their mothers were dead. In contrast, paternal grandparents did not improve a child's survival due to competing for scarce resources in patrilineal societies.
A new study explores the reasons behind grandparents' investment in their grandchildren, revealing that this behavior may be a relic of the past but still beneficial. Grandparents provide financial resources, emotional support, and care for their grandchildren, potentially contributing to improved child development.
A new study from Concordia University and Wilfrid Laurier University confirms that shared leisure time between grandparents and their adult grandchildren is key to forming strong intergenerational relationships. This common activity allows for knowledge sharing, mutual understanding, and the development of empathy.
The program aims to cultivate public awareness of aging issues through diverse reporters. The fellows will develop a major aging-focused story or series, exploring topics such as grandparents raising grandchildren, elder-friendly housing, and seniors' use of new technology.
Research reveals that family tree research can open a Pandora's Box of secrets and skeletons, including unwelcome information, family issues, and previously unknown origins. This can lead to conflict and widen rifts within families, as people struggle with the consequences of their discoveries.
A new study reveals that children living in three-generation households with a grandparent are substantially less likely to live below or near the poverty line. Grandparents' contributions to household income, including cash transfers and Social Security income, play a crucial role in easing financial difficulties.
Research found that adolescents in single-parent households and stepfamilies who spend more time with their grandparents experience better emotional and behavioral adjustment. They report reduced hyperactivity and improved peer relationships.
Research reveals that retirees are actively engaging in new projects and revisiting old interests, seeking personal growth and fulfillment. The study identifies two types of identity work: self-expression and affiliation, which help seniors create a lasting legacy or connect with others.
A new study in Journal of Consumer Research finds that gifts from family members have great symbolic value, treated with care, and become surrogate family members. Families sustain their heritage by imposing hierarchies on assets, expanding our understanding of inalienable wealth.
A new study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that grandparents as caregivers can cut the risk of childhood injury roughly in half. The study analyzed data from over 5,500 newborns and found no evidence to support the assumption that grandparent care is not safe.
A study published in Nature describes the use of DNA analysis to pinpoint the geographic origins of individuals from a sample of Europeans. The research revealed striking genetic maps of Europe, allowing for precise classification of individuals by region.
A team of scientists has discovered that older adults in the Seychelles warbler population help raise their children's grandchildren, providing an alternative route for co-operative breeding. This behavior is thought to be an effective strategy for birds prevented from breeding due to habitat loss.
A recent study found that maternal grandparents were more likely to maintain daily or weekly contact with their grandchildren than paternal grandparents. The research suggests psychological mechanisms rooted in evolutionary history, where women are always related by maternity, making family ties through the mother more significant.
A new study found that grandparents who attend church are more likely to produce church-going grandchildren, with those whose parents and grandparents attend being 36% more likely to attend themselves. This suggests a direct influence of grandparents on their grandchildren's religious practices.
A USC study found that grandparents in three-generation households have a more positive attitude than those living alone, thanks to stronger emotional bonds with children and remittance from adult children. This arrangement fulfills China's cultural ideal of tending to kin while fueling the nation's economic expansion.
A University of Florida study examines psychological distress in households where grandparents are raising grandchildren. Younger grandmothers are more susceptible to depression and experience emotional distress due to feelings of failure as a parent and financial strain.
Children living with single mothers and grandparents in the household show similar test scores to those in married-couple families. Research highlights the importance of grandparents' role in supporting children during adolescence. Grandparents can serve as a source of strength for youth navigating this critical period.
Purdue University researchers discovered that some plants can revert to normal traits carried by their grandparents, bypassing genetic abnormalities carried by both parents. This challenges accepted scientific beliefs and may prompt textbook revisions.
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that maternal grandmothers are closer to their grandchildren than other grandparents. The researchers discovered that preferential investment stems from genetic uncertainty, with maternal grandmothers being the closest followed by paternal grandfathers.
The PATH program encourages interactions between children and older adults, reducing fear and increasing understanding. The program has a positive impact on both generations, with older adults feeling validated and contributing to the lives of younger participants.
Research by Penn State's King found that ever-divorced grandparents live farther away from their grandchildren than married grandparents. Grandfathers report less contact and higher conflict with grandchildren compared to grandmothers. However, a good parent-grandparent relationship can mitigate the negative influence of divorce.
A University of Florida study found a significant generation gap in beliefs about the right to die, with grandparents more likely to believe in individual choice and family members' autonomy. Women were also more likely to support family members' decisions, while strong religious views were less supportive.
A recent study by UF researchers found that only three out of 64 children's books published since 1985 presented grandparents negatively, while at least one grandparent was actively involved with grandchildren in all the books. The study highlights the positive portrayal of grandparents in modern children's literature, showcasing their...
A new study reveals that religious grandparents develop and maintain stronger relationships with their grandchildren compared to non-religious grandparents. The research found that religious observance is associated with greater involvement in family and social ties, which may be a key factor in grandparent-grandchild relationships.
A study by Penn State researcher Valarie King found that church-going grandparents have closer, more involved relationships with their grandchildren. The research, which collected data from over 500 White families, showed a moderate correlation between religiousness and grandparent involvement.