Published on 03 Jul 2024

Grandparent Childcare Study by Associate Professor Setoh Peipei Making News Waves Online

NTU Expert Feature Story

A study by Associate Professor Setoh Peipei from SSS@NTU's Psychology Programme has found a strong link between maternal grandparental childcare and increased maternal warmth. Data from 615 mother-child pairs showed that mothers receiving childcare support from their mothers exhibited more positive parenting behaviours. This highlights the critical role of maternal grandparents in enhancing mother-child bonds.

The study has been featured on major platforms like Phys.org, MSN, Acemaker Parenting, and Lianhe Zaobao, emphasizing its insights into family structure, childcare, and parental well-being.

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