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Grandparenting intensity affects health, study reveals

Last updated: October 18, 2024 5:14 pm
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Grandparenting Intensity and Its Impact on Health: A Study Reveals Surprising Results

An active lifestyle is often touted as the key to better mental and physical health, leading to a longer life expectancy. Many people assume that grandparents who are heavily involved in caring for their grandchildren lead more active lives, engaging in activities like playing and going on outings that should improve their overall health. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shed light on a surprising finding – grandparents who are heavily involved in caregiving actually experience poorer health outcomes.

The study, published in the Journal of Aging and Health, analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of older adults in the United States. The researchers found that the more time a grandparent spent on grandparenting activities, and whether they lived with their grandchildren – known as grandparenting intensity, the less likely they were to engage in regular exercise.

Lead author of the study, Dr. Patricia Drentea, a professor of sociology, explained, “Our goal with this study was to understand the association of grandparenting with physical activity. We found an inverse relationship between the two because caring for grandchildren leaves less time for pursuing interests and staying active.”

The study revealed that intensified caregiving had a negative impact on physical activity and overall health, especially among certain groups of grandparents. This included grandparents in multigenerational households, grandparents raising grandchildren without parents, older grandparents, grandparents who are separated, divorced, widowed, or never married, and women. The effects of intensive grandparenting were most pronounced among socially and economically disadvantaged groups, as they are often tasked with primary caregiving responsibilities.

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Dr. Drentea noted, “On average, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals already struggle with worse health and finding leisure time. When you add grandparenting and caregiving responsibilities to that, they have even less time for physical activity, which worsens their health.”

Interestingly, the study also found that grandparents with higher socio-economic and educational levels were less likely to engage in intense grandparenting, as they had more autonomy and resources to engage in leisure activities.

While grandparenting can have benefits for mental and physical health, the research underscores the need for better support for grandparents, especially those in disadvantaged health and economic situations. The caregiving responsibilities often limit their ability to engage in health-promoting physical activities.

Dr. Drentea emphasized, “Supportive environments and community-based programs can help alleviate the barriers between rigorous grandparenting and positive health outcomes. With the right support, older adults can spend time in activities that are conducive to their health and well-being.”

In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of recognizing the impact of grandparenting intensity on the health of older adults and the need for tailored support and interventions to promote healthy aging among grandparents. By addressing the challenges faced by grandparents in providing care for their grandchildren, we can help improve their overall well-being and quality of life.

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