Basic Psychological Needs and Well-Being in Grandparent-Adult Grandchild Relationships
Author Information
Author(s): Sun Yue Yang, Liu Xiaoye, Zhang Yukai, Li Tianyuan
Primary Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effects of basic psychological need satisfaction on relationship intimacy and psychological well-being in grandparent-adult grandchild dyads.
Conclusion
The study found that basic psychological need satisfaction significantly enhances relationship intimacy and psychological well-being for both grandparents and grandchildren.
Supporting Evidence
- Both grandparents’ and grandchildren’s basic psychological need satisfaction was related to their own higher relationship intimacy.
- Higher life satisfaction was reported by both grandparents and grandchildren when their basic psychological needs were satisfied.
- Fewer depressive symptoms were observed in both grandparents and grandchildren with higher basic psychological need satisfaction.
Takeaway
When grandparents and their adult grandchildren feel their emotional needs are met, they are happier and closer to each other.
Methodology
The study used surveys completed by both grandparents and grandchildren and applied the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adult grandchild-closest grandparent dyads from mainland China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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