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Experiencing Grandparenthood

Part of the Social Indicators Research Series Book Series (volume 47)

Editors: Mehta, Kalyani K.; Thang, Leng Leng

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-2303-0

ISBN: 978-94-007-2302-3

Publisher: Springer Netherlands - Springer Journals

Sep 28, 2011

1 - 9 of 9 Chapters

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Chapter 1Introduction: Grandparenthood in Asia

Mehta, Kalyani K.; Thang, Leng Leng

Pages: 1 –19

[Have you ever wondered why the word grandparent has the ‘parent’ component in it? Is it because grandparent is one’s parent’s parent OR is it because a grandparent has the love and compassion of a parent? As this book focuses on the Asian grandparent, let us take a quick look at the terminology...
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Chapter 2Changing Social and Demographic Characteristics in Asia

Usui, Tsuneo; Tsuruwaka, Mari

Pages: 21 –45

[In this chapter, we analyse the effects that recent demographic, social and economic changes in East and Southeast Asia exert on the relationship between the grandparents and grandchildren. The six regions of Japan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are the main subjects of this...
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Chapter 3Grandparenting Roles and Functions

Lou, Vivian W. Q.; Chi, Iris

Pages: 47 –59

[The role of the grandparent is a culturally relevant phenomenon, and reviews have called for more studies amongst diverse populations (Thiele and Whelan 2006). Because Western literature is based on a cultural tradition that emphasises individual autonomy and choice, it is interesting to explore...
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Chapter 4Meanings of Being a Grandparent

Thang, Leng Leng

Pages: 61 –75

[Despite being a universally recognised social category – a role that an individual will assume when his or her offspring becomes a parent – what constitutes being a grandparent nevertheless encompasses some degree of vagueness, especially when compared with other the familial social roles of...
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Chapter 5Stress and Conflict Management Strategies in Grandparenthood

Mehta, Kalyani K.

Pages: 77 –93

[Whilst the joys of grandparenthood come to mind almost automatically as we conjure images of smiling cuddly babies in the arms of grandmothers and grandfathers, the stresses that accompany the experience of grandparenting are less well remembered. This chapter will focus on the subsequent...
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Chapter 6The Socio-psychological Well-Being of Grandparents

Kamnuansilpa, Peerasit; Thang, Leng Leng

Pages: 95 –107

[Understanding what contributes to the well-being of older people and the ways to promote this is undoubtedly an important area of enquiry, especially in a steadily ageing society. It is common to associate successful ageing with psychological well-being (Baltes and Carstensen 1996) and quality...
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Chapter 7Custodial Grandparents and Intergenerational Support in Rural China

Cong, Zhen; Silverstein, Merril

Pages: 109 –127

[China has the world’s largest scale of internal migration because a surplus of rural labourers has forced working age adults to look for opportunities in cities (Cai 2006; Giles and Mu 2007). Rural migrants had high demands for childcare because of barriers to bringing their children with them,...
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Chapter 8Empowering Self-disclosure: The Active Post-retiree Life Accounts of Malaysian and Singaporean Senior Citizens

David, Maya Khemlani; Hei, Kuang Ching

Pages: 129 –143

[The elderly have become a major issue in many countries today. Health, lifestyles, living conditions and family support are important considerations for the elderly. Many of their peers have passed on and the elderly tend to be lonely. Sociolinguists (e.g. Matsumoto 2005; Coupland et al. 1991)...
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Chapter 9Conclusion: Change and Continuity of Grandparenting in Contemporary Asia

Thang, Leng Leng; Mehta, Kalyani K.

Pages: 145 –157

[Grandparenthood is experienced with the participation of other generations. As illustrated in the conceptual model outlined in Chap. 1, the interactions and relationships are dynamic, and vary amongst the generations as each generation goes through their life course. Discussions in the chapters...

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