DO GRANDPARENTS MATTER IN THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF GRANDCHILDREN?
DO GRANDPARENTS MATTER IN THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF GRANDCHILDREN?

Author(s): Ivana Barković Bojanić, Ivana Jobst, Sanja Filaković
Subject(s): School education, Higher Education , Family and social welfare, Sociology of Education
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: aging population; multigenerational issues; educational success of children; grandparents effect;
Summary/Abstract: Children’s educational success plays a pivotal role in shaping the collective progress and prosperity of economies and societies since it contributes to human capital development work productivity, reduces poverty and inequalities, increases civic participation, and promotes social cohesion, among other factors. This success is attributed to various factors, among which is the family. While the role of parents in children’s educational attainment and success has been well investigated, much less attention has been given to the role of grandparents in their grandchildren’s education and personal development. This paper aims to explore children’s educational success and the potential role that grandparents may have therein. This study will use univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical methods to explore grandparents’ involvement in grandchildren’s educational and extracurricular activities, thereby contributing to their educational success. The research data will be collected through a survey conducted in one of the primary schools in Osijek-Baranya County, Republic of Croatia. This paper will add a case study to the present literature and provide new insights into multigenerational issues and chal- lenges, which can be beneficial in terms of building better interaction relations between parents, grandparents, and school teachers.

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