Grandparenting: Contemporary Perspectives is one of the first books 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. Moore and Rosenthal draw on quantitative and qualitative experimental survey observation and case study research including unique data on grandfathers. They examine how people respond to the challenges and possibilities of grandparenting and how this influences intergenerational relationships and adapting to growing older. The book provides a comprehensive up-to-date evidence base for students in health sociology and psychology and those interested in gerontology and the lifespan. . Language: English