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Kivett, Vira R. – 1983
Although the support network of elderly individuals has received increased attention recently, most research has focused on the parent child relationship without examining other levels of kin interrelations. To examine the help received by rural-transitional older adults from their consanguineous kin (adult children, grandchildren, siblings,…
Descriptors: Expectation, Family Role, Family Structure, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedKivett, Vira R. – Family Relations, 1988
Examined extent to which adult sons were incorporated into support network of older rural fathers (N=56). Results revealed that sons played relatively minor role in support network of older fathers as seen through helping and moderately active role through association. Association could be explained through proximity. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adult Children, Fathers, Helping Relationship, Older Adults
Download full textKivett, Vira R.; Atkinson, Maxine P. – 1983
The theoretical model of Bengtson et al (l976) for the measurement of intergenerational solidarity proposes that dependency needs and residential proximity modify helping behavior, while filial responsibility mediates the effects of residential proximity. To examine the relative importance of the model in predicting parent/child solidarity among a…
Descriptors: Affection, Family Involvement, Family Structure, Health
