Social connection and lifestyle factors associated with happiness in urban older adults in China: a cross-sectional study with a community sample

J Liu, S Li, X Yan, J Li, Q Sun, H Mei… - Research in …, 2023 - journals.healio.com
The current cross-sectional study aimed to investigate social connection and lifestyle factors
associated with happiness in urban older adults in mainland China. A total of 709 …

Impacts of grandparenting on older Chinese adults' mental health: a cross-sectional study

H Wang, J Huang - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background The practice of grandparenting has been growing in popularity worldwide,
particularly in Asian societies. Nevertheless, there is a lack of thorough studies investigating …

[HTML][HTML] Does the transition to grandparenthood influence the health and well-being of older people? Evidence from the CHARLS study in China

J Wu, K Glaser, M Avendano - SSM-Population Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives The birth of a new grandchild may lead to role enhancement, positively affecting
the wellbeing of grandparents. It may also lead to role overload and role conflict, resulting in …

Reliability and mental health correlates of a single-item measure of Self-Rated mental health (SRMH) in the Chinese context

HW Fung, SKK Lam, WT Chien, HWH Ling, ZY Wu… - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
The use of single-item measures of self-rated mental health (SRMH) has been increasingly
valued in epidemiologic research. However, little is known about the reliability and mental …

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on posttraumatic growth and quality of life in patients with breast cancer under early chemotherapy: a …

P Zhu, Q Wu, X Liu, C Chen, Q Ji… - Holistic Nursing …, 2025 - journals.lww.com
Posttraumatic growth (PTG) in patients with breast cancer has been reported. Mindfulness-
based stress reduction (MBSR) has been found to be effective in improving the …

The relationship between grandparental childcare experience and relative handgrip strength among middle-aged and older adults

JI Kim, I Jeong, S Yoon, B Kang - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Delayed marriage and childbirth often result in individuals becoming grandparents in middle
and older age, coinciding with significant physical transitions. This study examines the …

Association of the intergenerational structure with the onset of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in China

J Ma, W Liu, Y Chai, J Wang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Chinese family structure has undergone tremendous changes over the past
few decades. Moreover, the association of the intergenerational structure with depression …

How is grandparenting linked to life satisfaction among community-dwelling older migrants in Nanjing, China: The mediating role of loneliness and self-esteem

H Wang, M Yang, X Fang, Y Hou, L Zhang, R Deng… - Geriatric Nursing, 2023 - Elsevier
Grandparenting is a crucial part of family child care. This study aims to examine the effect of
grandparenting on the life satisfaction of community-dwelling older migrants, and attempts to …

All in the Family: Does Grandparenting Impact Chinese Grandparents' Depressive Symptoms?

H Wang, Y Lu, J Huang - SAGE Open, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Grandparenting is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, especially in Chinese
society. However, the impact of grandparenting on older adults' health remains unclear. This …

Are the grandparents alright? The health consequences of grandparental childcare provision

P Eibich, X Zai - Journal of Population Economics, 2024 - Springer
This paper examines the causal effect of childcare provision on grandparents' health in the
United States. We use the sex ratio among older adults' children as an instrument for …