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This study aims to explore the psychological effects of grandchild caregiving on middle-aged and older adults in China, focusing on social participation.

August 3, 2026The International Journal of Aging and Human Development

Effect of Grandchild Caregiving and the Psychological Well-Being of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China: The Mediation Effect of Social Participation

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YHYue HongNanchang University XLXuanchen LiWuhan University

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Randomized trial examines grandchild caregiving's effect on psychological well-being, highlighting social participation's mediating role.

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This study aims to explore the psychological effects of grandchild caregiving on middle-aged and older adults in China, focusing on social participation.
Utilized three-wave panel data to assess psychological outcomes.
Analyzed associations among grandchild caregiving, social participation, and psychological well-being.
Examined differing impacts between urban and rural populations.
Grandchild caregiving is linked to increased life satisfaction and reduced depressive symptoms (p<0.05).
Higher frequency of social participation is reported among caregivers; mediation observed for depressive symptoms and loneliness.
Stronger associations found in urban older adults compared to rural counterparts.

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Hong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70404875942ff7265e5341 https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261474006

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