Proposition that is based on evolutionary theory where the contribution of grandparents , mainly grandmothers, to the care of their grandchildren has been a factor in extending the human life span.
GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS: "Grandmother hypothesis looks at the effects of being a grandmother has on their lifespan."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/grandmother-hypothesis/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
