scholarly journals Grandparenting, health, and well-being: a systematic literature review

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirkka Danielsbacka ◽  
Lenka Křenková ◽  
Antti O. Tanskanen
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Custodial Grandparents ◽  
Parental Presence ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Custodial Grandparenting ◽  
Limited Support ◽  
Aging Societies ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Positive Results

AbstractWhether grandparenting is associated with improved health or well-being among older adults is a salient question in present-day aging societies. This systematic review compiles studies that consider the health or well-being outcomes of grandparenting, concerning (1) custodial grandparent families, where grandparents are raising grandchildren without parental presence; (2) three-generation households, where grandparents are living with adult children and grandchildren; and (3) non-coresiding grandparents, who are involved in the lives of their grandchildren. Review was based on literature searches conducted in September 2019 via Web of Science, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Ebsco. We screened 3868 abstracts across four databases, and by following the PRISMA guidelines, we identified 92 relevant articles (117 studies) that were published between 1978 and 2019. In 68% of cases, custodial grandparenting was associated with decreased health or well-being of grandparents. The few studies considering the health or well-being of grandparents living in three-generation households provided mixed findings (39% positive; 39% negative). Finally, in 69% of cases, involvement of non-coresiding grandparents was associated with improved grandparental outcomes; however, there was only limited support for the prediction that involved grandparenting being causally associated with grandparental health or well-being. Despite this, after different robustness checks (counting all nonsignificant results, taking into account the representativeness of the data and causal methodology), the main finding remains the same: the most negative results are found among custodial grandparents and three-generation households and most positive results among non-coresiding grandparents.

scholarly journals A systematic review of studies considering grandparenting, health, and well-being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirkka Danielsbacka ◽  
Lenka Křenková ◽  
Antti O Tanskanen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parental Presence ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Custodial Grandparenting ◽  
Aging Societies ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background and Objectives: Whether grandparenting is associated with improved health and well-being among older adults is a salient question in present-day aging societies. This systematic review compiles studies that consider the health and well-being outcomes of grandparenting, concerning (i) custodial grandparent families, where grandparents are raising children without parental presence; (ii) three-generation households, where grandparents are living with adult children and grandchildren; and (iii) non-coresiding grandparents, who are involved in the lives of their grandchildren.Research Design and Methods: This systematic review was based on literature searches conducted in September 2019 via Web of Science, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Ebsco. We screened 3,868 abstracts across four databases, and by following the PRISMA guidelines, we identified ninety-two relevant articles (117 studies) that were published between 1978 and 2019.Results: In 68% of cases custodial grandparenting was associated with decreased health and wellbeing of grandparents. The few studies considering the health and well-being of grandparents living in three-generation households provided mixed findings (39% positive; 39% negative). Finally, in 69% of cases involvement of non-coresiding grandparents was associated with improved grandparental outcomes; however, there was only limited support for the prediction that involved grandparenting being causally associated with grandparental health and well-being.Discussion and Implications: The findings are discussed separately among these three groups of grandparents, including reference to possible causal relations between involved grandparenting and grandparental health and well-being. The article concludes by considering the scope for future studies.

Lighting and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: Spotlight on sleep and depression

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 405-422
Author(s):  
MG Figueiro ◽  
HC Kales
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disease ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Positive Results

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is the collective term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease for which there is presently no cure. This paper focuses on two symptoms of the disease, sleep disturbances and depression, and discusses how light can be used as a non-pharmacological intervention to mitigate their negative effects. Bright days and dark nights are needed for health and well-being, but the present components of the built environment, especially those places where older adults spend most of their days, are too dimly illuminated during the day and too bright at night. To be effective light needs to be correctly specified, implemented and measured. Yet, without the appropriate specification and measurement of the stimulus, researchers will not be able to successfully demonstrate positive results in the field, nor will lighting designers and specifiers have the confidence to implement lighting solutions for promoting better sleep and mood in this population.

scholarly journals Biodanza: revisión sistemática sobre los beneficios de una práctica emergente en la promoción de la salud y el bienestar (Biodanza: systematic review of the benefits of an emerging practice in the promotion of health and well-being)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Altamirano Quevedo ◽  
Estefanía Castillo Viera ◽  
Iván Rodríguez Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dance Music ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Quantitative Design ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Body Expression ◽  
Work And Health

  La Biodanza es una disciplina emergente que parece estar relacionada con la salud y el bienestar. Basada en un sistema integrador de disciplinas como la danza, la música y sobre todo la expresión corporal, que permite a los participantes adaptar su nivel inicial y sus capacidades. Para conocer los beneficios que aporta la práctica de biodanza se hace necesario la revisión sistemática de la literatura científica. El objetivo fue realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica sobre biodanza y su relación con la salud. Método: se identificaron los estudios en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus hasta enero de 2020. Se seleccionaron las investigaciones de diseño cuantitativo, publicadas en inglés o castellano. Tras el cribado, se identificaron nueve artículos que cumplían los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: la biodanza muestra resultados positivos sobre la salud de mujeres con fibromialgia, así como en población general y niños. Las variables analizadas fundamentalmente fueron depresión, ansiedad, calidad del sueño, manejo del dolor, o inteligencia emocional. Conclusiones: los estudios muestran una relación positiva entre los practicantes de biodanza y algunos parámetros de salud, especialmente variables referidas al bienestar, así como una clara utilidad en el trabajo comunitario y la promoción de la salud. Los estudios son escasos y las muestras no son aleatorias, por lo que no se pueden generalizar fácilmente los resultados. Abstract. Biodanza is an emerging discipline apparently related to health and well-being. It is based on an system integrating disciplines such as dance, music, and, particularly, body expression, which allows participants to adapt their initial level and abilities. In order to know the benefits of the practice of biodanza, it is necessary to systematically review the scientific literature related to it. Objective: this article aims to systematically review the benefits of biodanza on health. Method: the studies were identified in the databases until December 2018. Quantitative design research, published both in English and Spanish, were selected. Nine articles meeting the inclusion criteria were identified. Results: biodanza shows positive results on the health of women with fibromyalgia, as well as in the general population and children. Depression, anxiety, quality of sleep, or emotional intelligence were among the health variables analyzed. Conclusions: the studies show a positive relationship between biodanza practitioners and some health parameters, especially wellbeing variables. Biodanza seems to have also a clear utility in community work and health promotion. The studies are still scarce and the samples are not random, so the results cannot be easily generalized.

Diet Quality, a Term Subject to Change over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Health And Well Being

A high-quality diet is one of the foundations of health and well-being. For a long time in human history, diet was chiefly a source of energy and macronutrients meant to still hunger and give the strength for work and activities that were in general much harder than nowadays. Only few persons could afford to emphasize enjoyment. In the assessment of quality, organoleptic properties were major criteria to detect spoilage and oxidative deterioration of food. Today, food hygiene is a quality aspect that is often taken for granted by consumers, despite its lack being at the origin of most food-borne diseases. The discovery of micronutrients entailed fundamental changes of the concept of diet quality. However, non-essential food components with additional health functions were still barely known or not considered important until recently. With the high burden of obesity and its associated diseases on the rise, affluent, industrialized countries have developed an increased interest in these substances, which has led to the development of functional foods to optimize special body functions, reduce disease risk, or even contribute to therapeutic approaches. Indeed, nowadays, high contents of energy, fat, and sugar are factors associated with a lower quality of food, and products with reduced amounts of these components are valued by many consumers. At the same time, enjoyment and convenience are important quality factors, presenting food manufacturers with the dilemma of reconciling low fat content and applicability with good taste and appealing appearance. Functional foods offer an approach to address this challenge. Deeper insights into nutrient-gene interactions may enable personalized nutrition adapted to the special needs of individuals. However, so far, a varied healthy diet remains the best basis for health and well-being.

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