You are my favourite! Parent–child relationships and satisfaction in later life in Italy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11201697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cecilia Tomassini (0000-0002-2819-7779, University of Molise, corresponding author), Elisa Cisotto (0000-0001-9496-6022, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Giulia Cavrini (0000-0002-9084-3081, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 2467-2483 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ageing and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-686X • E-ISSN: 1469-1779 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0144686x20000471 |
| OpenAlex | W3023882801 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 38 |
Intergenerational transfers measured in several currencies ( e.g. co-residence, contact, proximity and support) have been always considered important indicators for family solidarity. Most of the studies on intergenerational transfers examine the structural characteristics of such exchanges (as distance, frequency, type, motives), emphasising the potential positive association between the structure and the quality of parent–child relationships. Additionally, while most surveys include questions on the structural indicators of family exchanges, it is still uncommon for them to contain assessments of the relationships between parents and their adult children as well. Using the Italian 2009 Family Survey, this study analyses the satisfaction of parent–child relationships for parents aged 65 and older. After examining the association of such a variable with the structural indicators of intergenerational exchanges (frequency of contact), we explored the individual factors associated with satisfaction of relationships with a child using multilevel multinomial models. Overall, older Italian parents report high satisfaction in their relationships with their adult children. Additionally, a not strong, but statistically significant association between structure (contact) and satisfaction was found. This study shows how high satisfaction of relationships with children is positively associated with being a mother and being married and negatively associated with bad health status. Some of the variables considered have different impacts between the sexes of parents. Additionally, a better appreciation of relationships with daughters compared to sons was found, especially for fathers
Association (psychology) · Developmental psychology · Favourite · Multinomial logistic regression · Political science · Residence · Sociology · Solidarity · Demography · Global Health Care Issues · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology
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A multivariate hierarchical model for studying psychological change within married couples.
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Coresidence with a child and happiness among older widows in Europe
Solidarity-Conflict and Ambivalence
Conceptualizing and Measuring Intergenerational Ambivalence in Later Life
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Shrinking Kin Networks in Italy Due to Sustained Low Fertility
Socio-economic status differences in older people's use of informal and formal help
Family Disruption and Support in Later Life
Reciprocity in Parent–Child Exchange and Life Satisfaction among the Elderly
The role of the shared family context in differential parenting
Intergenerational Transfers to Adult Children in Europe
Proximity and Contacts Between Older Parents and Their Children
Generation and Family Effects in Value Socialization
Increased incidence of coronary heart disease associated with "double burden" in a cohort of Italian women
Does intergenerational social support influence the psychological well-being of older parents? The contingencies of declining health and widowhood
Too Much of a Good Thing? Intergenerational Social Support and the Psychological Well-Being of Older Parents
Intergenerational Ambivalence
Relationships between Adult Children and Their Parents
Intergenerational Solidarity in Aging Families
Aging Parents and Adult Children
Ambivalence in Older Parent-Adult Child Relationships
Older Parent-Child Relationships in Six Developed Nations
Solidarity and Conflict Between Adult Children and Parents
Parental Housing Assistance and Parent-Child Proximity in Italy
Solidarity, Conflict, and Ambivalence
Intergenerational Solidarity and the Structure of Adult Child-Parent Relationships in American Families
Intergenerational transmission of parent-child relationship quality
| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |