The role of personal resources in active ageing

11. October 2024 Well-being 0
The role of personal resources in active ageing
 Hans Hämäläinen, Antti O. Tanskanen, Bruno Arpino, Liili Abuladze, Aïda Solé-Auró & Mirkka Danielsbacka Due to low birth rates and increased life expectancy, the populations of European countries are ageing rapidly. With the growing proportion of older people, many countries have set active ageing as a political goal. The aim is for individuals to stay ...

Step-grandparents give less support than biological grandparents

04. October 2024 Families 0
Step-grandparents give less support than biological grandparents
Jenni Pettay An increasing number of children are having step-grandparents in their lives due to divorces in both the parental and grandparental generations. Grandparental support has been studied in various societies, and grandparents are recognized as an important source of support for both parents and children. Grandparental support can include childcare, emotional, and financial assistance. ...