1Fatima Angelyna J. Garcia, 2Marison Felicidad R. Dy
1,2Department of Human and Family Development Studies College of Human Ecology University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v7-i04-18Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT:
This study determined the impact of caring for grandchildren on the mental well-being of elderly grandparents. Specifically, it determined the length of grandparenting, number and ages of grandchildren living with them, influential grandparenting experiences, level of mental well-being, and impact of the grandparenting role to the mental well-being of the grandparents. Respondents were 96 Filipino senior citizens residing in Calamba City, Laguna. An interview schedule was utilized for data gathering. Results showed a weak relationship between age of grandchildren (p = 0.284; p > 0.05) and number of grandchildren (p =0.780; p > 0.05) with the level of mental well-being. The length of grandparenting (p = 0.011; p < 0.05) had a significant effect on the level of mental well-being of the grandparents. Regression analysis showed that those who became grandparents at the age of 46-55 are more likely to have mental well-being scores five times lower than those who do not belong to this age category. Grandparenting may become stressful due to the added responsibility of childcare. However, grandparenting is considered a fulfilling responsibility and gives a rewarding feeling. In totality, grandparenting positively heightens mental well-being.
KEYWORDS:Filipino grandparents, grandparenting, grandchildren, grandparenting experiences, mental well-being
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