Intergenerational Relations Theory, Research and Policy

by Antonucci, Toni C.; Jackson, James S.; Biggs, Simon J.; Hoyle, Rick H.

• ISBN13: 9781405185844
• ISBN10: 1405185848
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-22
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Changing times mean that people are living longer and in more complex families. Changes include greater geographical mobility, increased racial and ethnic diversity, new patterns of immigration and identity reformulation, and changing work and family roles. With governmental resources decreasing, it is especially important to understand the changing nature of multigenerational family structures, functioning, and roles in individual well-being in order to maximize the effectiveness of informal and formal supports available. This issue examines factors that facilitate anticipating, understanding, and designing support programs to meet the challenges facing individuals in all generation positions, families, and communities in the U.S. and around the world.

Author Biography

Toni Antonucci is the Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on social relations, with a special interest in aging and families. She is Past-President of Adult Developmental and Aging of the American Psychological Association (APA), and Gerontological Society of America. She is currently an expert advisor to SPSSI’s United Nations Committee and a member of the UN’s Committee on Aging.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Intergenerational Relations: Theory, Research, and Policy

Theory and Methods

Thinking about Generations: Conceptual Positions and Policy Implications

Crossing Age and Generational Boundaries: Exploring Intergenerational Research Encounters

Age Cohort, Ancestry, and Immigrant Generation Influences in Family Relations and Psychological Well-Being among Black Caribbean Family Members

Generational Influences on Well-Being

Health Disparities and Arab-American Elders: Does Intergenerational Support Buffer the Inequality-Health Link?

Generational Structure and Social Resources in Mid-Life: Influences on Health and Well-Being

Capturing the Complexity of Intergenerational Relations: Exploring Ambivalence within Later-Life Families

Relationships with Grandparents and the Emotional Well-Being of Late Adolescent and Young Adult Grandchildren

Generational Influences on Caregiving

Marital History and Intergenerational Solidarity: The Impact of Divorce and Unmarried Cohabitation

Intergenerational Relations with In-Laws in the Context of the Social Convoy: Theoretical and Practical Implications

Family Disruption and Support in Later Life: A Comparative Study Between the United Kingdom and Italy

Reciprocity in Parent-Child Exchange and Life Satisfaction among the Elderly: A Cross-National Perspective

Conclusion

Intergenerational Relations: Themes, Prospects, and Possibilities

2006 Kurt Lewin Award Address

Introduction to Gregory M. Herek's Lewin Award Address

Confronting Sexual Stigma and Prejudice: Theory and Practice

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