Young Adults’ Perceptions of Closeness with Their Grandparents and Attitudes toward Aging

The U.S. tends to be age-segregated and to value youthfulness, independence, and autonomy. This can lead to the marginalization of older adults, including grandparents. The current study examined the impact of perceptions of grandparent-grandchild (GP-GC) closeness on young adult grandchildren’s vie...

The International Journal of Aging and Society

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