The Long-Term Impact of Family Experiences in Adolescence on Mother–Child Relationships in Early Adulthood
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
|---|---|
| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | Department of Education, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria, Zefat Academic College, Zefat, Israel |
| ANO | 2025 |
| TIPO | Artigo |
| PERIÓDICO | Journal of Family Issues |
| ISSN | 0192-513X |
| E-ISSN | 1552-5481 |
| EDITORA | Annual Reviews (United States) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0192513x251330609 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-18 |
Resumo
In this study, we examine the long-term effects of family experiences during mid-adolescence, including parental divorce and separation, on mother–child solidarity in early adulthood. The study combines a longitudinal analysis of stability and change in family relationships from mid-adolescence to early adulthood with a cross-sectional examination of the mechanisms of intergenerational solidarity in early adulthood. The data come from the German LifE-Study, which spans 20 years (from 1982 to 2002) and includes information on 1179 mother–child relationships. Findings from structural equation models reveal that emotional closeness, contact frequency, and instrumental support provided by adult children to mothers are significantly influenced—both directly and indirectly—by family experiences in adolescence. Additionally, compared to mother–adult daughter relationships, mother–adult son relationships were found to be less involved and more reliant on current contact frequency. However, for most participants, the mother–adult child relationship was found to be close and supportive, constituting a long-lasting bond.