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Author Fokkema, Tineke.

Title Solidarity between parents and their adult children in Europe / Tineke Fokkema, Susan ter Bekke, Pearl A. Dykstra
Published Amsterdam : KNAW Press, 2008

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 112 pages) : illustrations
Series NiDi report, 0922-7210 ; no. 76
NiDi rapport ; nr. 76.
Contents Solidarity between parents and their adult children in Europe; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Executive summary; Acknowledgement; 1. Introduction; 2. Geographical proximity; 3. Contacts; 4. Family care obligations; 5. Support exchange; 6. Typology of late-life families; 7. Conclusion and discussion; References; List of NIDI reports
Summary At present, our knowledge of the current state of solidarity between parents and their adult children in Europe is limited. Insight into contemporary intergenerational solidarity is not only important for the well-being of individuals but is also of great interest to policy makers. Patterns of intergenerational solidarity are not only affected by social policies and services but also reveal a number of important social policy issues and dilemmas. Will encouraging labour force participation among women and older workers mean they have less time to care for their dependents? Should formal care s
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-101)
Notes English
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Subject Parent and adult child -- Europe -- Case studies
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Child Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Adoption & Fostering.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Parenting -- General.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Parenting -- Parent & Adult Child.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- General.
Parent and adult child
Europe
Genre/Form Case studies
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Form Electronic book
Author Bekke, Susan ter.
Dykstra, Pearl A. (Pearl Annette), 1956-
Nederlands Interdisciplinair Demografisch Instituut.
ISBN 9789048521685
9048521688
1283260093
9781283260091
9786613260093
6613260096