Book Chapter Insights 2016: findings from the largest longitudinal study of UK households Ch. 3: Parents and children

Parents' health and children's help

Authors

Editors

Michaela Benzeval, Ricky Kanabar, Nicole Martin, Victoria Nolan, and Raj Patel

Publication date

Nov 2016

Summary

At some points in the life course the needs of one generation of adults substantially affect the behaviour of the preceding or subsequent generations. This study is concerned with the impact of the health of older parents on the extent and kind of help they receive from their middle-aged offspring. It is one manifestation of solidarity between parents and children during the adult family life course.

Subjects

Disability, Older People, Social Networks, Households, Health, and Caregiving

Links

https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/2016/11/10/new-insights

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