Karl Pillemer and Kurt Lüscher (Eds.). Intergenerational Ambivalences: New Perspectives on Parent–Child Relations in Later Life. Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research, 4. Amsterdam: JAI Press (Elsevier), 2003.

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-314
Author(s):  
Judith Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Later Life ◽  
Family Research ◽  
Parent Child Relations ◽  
Soins De Santé ◽  
Services Sociaux ◽  
Thérapie Familiale ◽  
Parent Child

RÉSUMÉDirigé par Karl Pillemer et Kurt Lüscher, cet ouvrage s'inscrit dans le débat sur le concept de l'ambivalence dans les relations intergénérationnelles. Bien conçu et structuré, il est le produit de la collaboration de chercheurs provenant de plusieurs pays. Une force de cet ouvrage est certes de soulever des perspectives conceptuelles et méthodologiques tout en fournissant des exemples empiriques illustrant le concept de l'ambivalence. Ce livre, indispensable pour ceux intéressés par ce concept, constituera une ressource importante pour les étudiants en gérontologie, en psychologie ou en sociologie ainsi que pour les professionnels oeuvrant dans le domaine de la thérapie familiale, des services sociaux et des soins de santé.

Expectations of inter-generational reciprocity among older Greek Cypriot migrants in London

2002 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 599-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
HELEN CYLWIK
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Parental Expectations ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Parent Child Relations ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
Greek Cypriots ◽  
Parent Child

This article explores the expectations of inter-generational reciprocity amongst older Greek Cypriot women and men living in London from the parents' perspective. Participants engaged in a number of discourses when talking about children. These discourses, which were culturally determined, underpinned parental expectations of inter-generational reciprocity. On a day-to-day basis, older Greek Cypriots were both givers and receivers of help. Gender differences, rather than differences in age or marital status, were evident in both the giving and receiving of help. Parents' perceptions of parent–child relations were not affected by migration, and were pivotal to wellbeing in later life. The bonds between parents and children were perceived as being strong and enduring, although changing throughout the lifecourse.

scholarly journals Chronic pain and parent–child relations in later life: An important, but understudied issue

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Riffin ◽  
J. Jill Suitor ◽  
M. C. Reid ◽  
Karl Pillemer
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Parent Child Relations ◽  
Parent Child

Parent–Child Relations and Their Importance for Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyungmin Kim ◽  
Yijung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Intergenerational Relations ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Parent Child Relations ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Intergenerational Ties ◽  
Parent Child

The parent-child relationship is one of the most significant social relations for many individuals. In particular, intergenerational ties to adult children often remain as one of the main social networks and sources of support provisions in later life. By reviewing the key literature on older parent-child relations, this article discussed the dynamics and complexity of intergenerational ties and their impact on the lives of older adults. First, we discussed theoretical perspectives that have guided recent research on intergenerational relations, including the life course perspective, and solidarity, conflict, and ambivalence models. Second, we reviewed the literature on structural aspects of the relations, including coresidence, proximity, and contact, and their implications for older adults’ health and well-being. Third, regarding a functional side of parent-child relations, we discussed the different types and implications of support exchanges between older adults and their adult children. Finally, our discussion concluded with the review of emotional qualities (i.e., positive, negative, and ambivalent) in parent-child relations and the factors that may complicate the intergenerational ties in later life. Our review revealed that the significance of parent-child ties remains with the changes in demographic, social, and cultural environments of our aging society, and the different dimensions of parent-child ties (i.e., structural, functional, and emotional) have important influences on older adults’ well-being, quality of life, and health. To better understand the implications of parent-child ties in later life, future research is needed to uncover the specific mechanisms by which different dimensions of intergenerational relations and health outcomes among family members are linked.

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