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Table 4 Results of the mediation effect tests

From: Grandparenting and life satisfaction among Chinese elderlies: a study of possible mechanisms

Effect

Coefficient

SE

P

LLCI

ULCI

Direct effect

0.020

0.027

0.453

-0.033

0.073

 Grandchild care → Life satisfaction

     

Indirect effect

0.040

0.008

0.000

0.025

0.054

 Grandchild care → self-aging attitude → life satisfaction

     

 Grandchild care → general aging attitude → life satisfaction

     

 Grandchild care → intergenerational economic support → life satisfaction

     

 Grandchild care → intergenerational instrumental support → life satisfaction

     

 Grandchild care → intergenerational emotional support → life satisfaction