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Types of conflicts and tensions between older parents and adult children
Author(s)Edward J Clarke, Mar Preston, Jo Raksin
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 39, no 3, June 1999
Pagespp 261-270
KeywordsFamily relationships ; Parents ; Children [offspring] ; United States of America.
AnnotationLittle research to date has investigated the main themes of conflict between ageing parents and their adult children. In this study, six types of conflict emerged in a qualitative analysis of Longitudinal Study of Generations data: conflicts over communication and interaction style; habits and lifestyle choices; child-rearing practices and values; politics, religion and ideology; work habits and orientation; and household standards or maintenance. Generational differences were found: parents most often listed conflicts over habits and lifestyle choices, whereas children cited communication and interaction style. The results suggest a new agenda for gerontological research: intergenerational conflict in the context of solidarity within ageing families. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-990826287 A
ClassmarkDS:SJ: SR: SS: 7T

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