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Est modus in rebus — a longitudinal study of intergenerational solidarity and locus of control
Author(s)	Valeria Bordone
Journal title	Ageing and Society, vol 35, no 6, July 2015
Publisher	Cambridge University Press, July 2015
Pages	pp 1242-1277
Source	journals.cambridge.org/aso
Keywords	Family relationships ; Attitude ; Adjustment ; Self esteem ; Longitudinal surveys ; England.
Annotation	This study challenges the persistent assumption behind research on intergenerational relationships, wondering: 'can there be too much of a good thing'? The guiding hypothesis states that intergenerational solidarity, although beneficial for older parents' well-being at moderate levels, may be negatively associated with their individual sense of control at high levels. In contrast to previous studies, fixed-effects regression models on panel data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) control for selection in solidarity and changes in health. The analysis of 4,811 women and 3,847 men aged over 50 also accounts for intergenerational conflict. Using multiple dimensions of intergenerational solidarity, the findings offer insight into the different roles of the various types of solidarity, and can aid the design of formal and informal social support interventions. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-150626016 A
Classmark	DS:SJ: DP: DR: DPA: 3J: 82
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