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Introduction: Grandparenthood in Asia

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Experiencing Grandparenthood

Part of the book series: Social Indicators Research Series ((SINS,volume 47))

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Have you ever wondered why the word grandparent has the ‘parent’ component in it? Is it because grandparent is one’s parent’s parent OR is it because a grandparent has the love and compassion of a parent? As this book focuses on the Asian grandparent, let us take a quick look at the terminology to gain some insights. In Mandarin language, the paternal grandfather is Ye Ye, and the grandmother is Nainai.

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  1. Gerontology Programme, School of Human Development and Social Services, University of SIM, 461 Clementi Road, Clementi, Singapore, 599491, Singapore

    Kalyani K. Mehta

  2. Department of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore, Blk AS 4 # 03-32, 9 Arts Link, Singapore, 117570, Singapore

    Leng Leng Thang

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    Leng Leng Thang

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Mehta, K.K., Thang, L.L. (2012). Introduction: Grandparenthood in Asia. In: Mehta, K., Thang, L. (eds) Experiencing Grandparenthood. Social Indicators Research Series, vol 47. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2303-0_1

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