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Does Caring More Bring Greater Fulfilment? Examining the Intensity of Grandchild Care and Life Satisfaction Among Indian Older Adults
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- Does Caring More Bring Greater Fulfilment? Examining the Intensity of Grandchild Care and Life Satisfaction Among Indian Older Adults
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion):
Introduction:
Grandparental caregiving forms an integral part of intergenerational family support systems in India. While prior research has largely examined whether older adults provide care or not, limited attention has been paid to the intensity of such caregiving and its implications for subjective well-being. This study addresses this gap by exploring the association between the intensity of grandchild caregiving and life satisfaction among older adults in India.
Methods:
Data were obtained from Wave 1 of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI, 2017–2018). The analytical sample comprised 25,588 older adults aged 60–80 years. Oder logistic regression models were employed to assess the association between grandchild care intensity and life satisfaction, controlling for relevant sociodemographic and health-related variables. Care intensity was categorized as no care, low care (<15 hours/week), and high care (>15 hours/week).
Results:
Findings revealed a positive relationship between caregiving intensity and life satisfaction. Compared to non-caregivers, older adults engaged in low-intensity caregiving reported significantly higher odds of life satisfaction (OR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.04–1.22, p = 0.002). Likewise, high-intensity caregivers exhibited increased life satisfaction (OR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.08–1.29, p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates that participation in grandchild caregiving—regardless of intensity—is positively associated with life satisfaction among older adults in India. The findings highlight the psychosocial benefits of intergenerational engagement in later life and underscore the importance of considering caregiving intensity as a key determinant of well-being. Policy interventions promoting balanced caregiving roles and family support mechanisms may enhance the quality of life among ageing caregivers in India.
Keywords: Grandchild care, Intensity, Older adult, Life satisfaction, LASI, India.
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