Historical Patterns in the Intergenerational Transmission of Lifespan and Longevity
A Research Note on U.S. Cohorts Born Between 1700 and 1900
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10967650 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Saverio Minardi (0009-0003-0984-2327, University of Bologna, corresponding author), Giulia Corti (0000-0002-2287-2307, Centre d’Éstudis Demogràfics, Barcelona, Spain), Nicola Barban (0000-0002-4362-4652, University of Bologna) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 979-994 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Demography (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0070-3370 • E-ISSN: 1533-7790 |
| Publisher | Duke University Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1215/00703370-11458359 |
| PMID | 39007456 |
| OpenAlex | W4400655217 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 29 |
This research note examines historical trends in lifespan inequality and the intergenerational transmission of lifespan and longevity in the United States over the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. We contribute to the literature by expanding the estimates of the familial component beyond parent–child associations to include multigenerational and horizontal classes of relatives of different sexes. We also examine how lifespan inequality and the role of the family in lifespan and longevity changed over time. We address the challenge of studying extended family networks in historical times by leveraging recent online crowdsourced genealogical data. Results confirm the presence of a familial component for all classes of relatives considered and highlight a stronger association for horizontal than for vertical relationships. Despite decreasing lifespan inequality, we find no evidence of decreased familial lifespan stratification throughout history. If anything, the results suggest a strengthening of the parent–child association. Finally, the results contribute to the debate on the representativeness and usability of crowdsourced genealogical data by emphasizing the importance of sample selection based on the quality of the information collected
Biology · Inequality · Longevity · Representativeness heuristic · Sociology · Birth, Development, and Health · Demography · Genetics · Health disparities and outcomes · Historical Economic and Social Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
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| Citations per year | 6,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |