Grandchild care and loneliness

Feng Jen Tsai; Tuo Yu Chen

doi:10.4324/9781003289012-11

Grandchild care and loneliness

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This chapter provides a brief review of the relationship between grandchild care and loneliness/social isolation among older adults. Different forms of grandchild care are discussed. The social exchange theory and role strain and role enhancement theory are employed to explain the connection between grandchild care and loneliness/social isolation. This chapter then summarizes the state of the art of the effects of grandparental care on loneliness/social isolation among older adults and proposes future research directions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Loneliness and Social Isolation in Old Age
Subtitle of host publication	Correlates and Implications
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Pages	76-85
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9781000890440
ISBN (Print)	9781032265940
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003289012-11
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2023

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