Grandparenting

Grandparenting: Contemporary Perspectives is the first book of its kind to offer a dedicated account of the social and psychological research on this important life stage. Reflecting the contemporary positive approach to ageing, it covers many of the issues that impact the grandparent experience today, such as care-giving and changing family structures, to reveal the health and wellbeing benefits of the grandparent role. It examines biological, psychological, social/ familial, gender, cultural and economic dimensions to map out the current landscape in this emerging field.

Susan Moore is Emeritus Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Doreen Rosenthal is Emeritus Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Australia.

Acknowledgements; 1. Grandparenting: the third act? 2. Becoming a Grandparent: Transitions and Bonding 3. Psychological Benefits of grandparenting 4. Roles and relationships 5. Grandparents and Primary carers 6. Diverse Family structures 7 Health and wellbeing 8. The experience of grandfathers 9. Laws, policies and programs 10. Grandparenting: an agenda for the future; references