Role of technology in the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren in Asia
C. K. Tan, C. Liu
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AbstractTraditionally, the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren has been built upon the value of filial piety as the foundation of Asian society. However, this relationship has been evolving with the times. Due to urbanisation, the social impact of family structure and its development has undergone changes. However, grandparents remain an integral part of the family dynamics, most notably in the role of care for their grandchildren. Indeed, factors such as increased life expectancy (United Nations, 2022) and an increase in the number of married female participation in the workforce (MRSD, MOM, 2022) mean that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren remain prominent in the family. However, some believe that the integration of technology into the community has created a generation gap between grandparents and grandchildren that can strain their relationship. This paper aims to examine the role that technology plays in the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, and how it is related to the traditional value of filial piety in the relationship.Keywords: grandparenting, technology, ICT, filial piety
C. K. Tan, C. Liu (2022). Role of technology in the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren in Asia. Gerontechnology, 21(s),1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.734.opp4