Gender differences in satisfaction with grandparenting.
Grandmothers (n = 177) and grandfathers (n = 105) completed mail questionnaires covering demographic and family background, and grandparenting satisfaction and perceived responsibilities (disciplining, caretaking, helping, advising). Grandmothers' satisfaction scores significantly exceeded those of grandfathers, and different variables predicted men's and women's satisfaction scores. Discussion focuses on possible sources of these gender differences, and consequences of these differences for further research.
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Division of Behavioral Science, University of Wisconsin, Parkside.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002668:Child Rearing; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012380:Role; D012737:Sex Factors