Transmission of Trust and Belief Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
Author Information
Author(s): Li Tianyuan, Sun Yue Yang, Liu Xiaoye, Zhang Yukai
Primary Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
Hypothesis
Can positive beliefs about trust and justice be transmitted from grandparents to their grandchildren through intergenerational interactions?
Conclusion
The study found that grandparents can positively influence their grandchildren's trust and belief in a just world, especially when the grandchildren have strong family ties.
Supporting Evidence
- Grandparents' generalized trust was positively associated with grandchildren's trust.
- Belief in a just world was also positively associated between grandparents and grandchildren.
- The transmission of belief in a just world was moderated by the grandchild's familism and parental intimacy.
Takeaway
This study shows that grandparents can teach their grandkids to trust others and believe in fairness, especially if the grandkids feel close to their family.
Methodology
The study surveyed 292 grandparent-grandchild pairs about their trust and beliefs.
Participant Demographics
Chinese adult grandchild-closest grandparent dyads.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p <.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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