Aging parents and adult children: Research themes in intergenerational relations
APA Citation:
Mancini, J. A., & Blieszner, R. (1989). Aging parents and adult children: Research themes in intergenerational relations. Journal of Marriage & Family, 51(2), 275–290. https://doi.org/10.2307/352492
Focus:
Children
Parents
Subject Affiliation:
Civilian
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Methodology:
Review of Literature
Authors:
Mancini, Jay A., Blieszner, Rosemary
Abstract:
Dominant themes representing the relationships of older parents and their adult children are discussed. These pertain to roles and responsibilities, parent-child interaction (contact patterns, exchange, assistance, and support), individual well-being, relationship quality, and caregiving by adult children. These are discussed within the context of societal age structure changes. Speculation on the future of research on aged parents and adult children focuses on the application of theory, the need for studies on conflict, the role that qualitative inquiry could play, alternative approaches to family companionship, and investigations on socialization in adulthood.
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
National Council on Family Relations
Publication Type:
Article
Author Affiliation:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, JAM
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, RB
Keywords:
parent & adult child, adult children of aging parents, conflict, psychology, families, socialization