Family relationship histories, intergenerational relationship quality, and depressive affect among rural elderly people

    Authors

    L. B. Whitbeck; D. R. Hoyt;K. A. Tyler

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Appl. Gerontol.

    Keywords

    ADULT CHILDREN; PARENTS; Gerontology

    Abstract

    Based on a sample of matched adult children and aging parents in the rural Midwest, this study examined the effects of family relationship history on depressive symptoms among elderly parents. The study used reports from both adult children and aging parents regarding intergenerational affectional solidarity and relationship strain. Aging parents reported levels of depressed affect. Adult children's recalled early relationships with their parents were associated with elderly parents' reports of depressed affect through the effects of early family relationships on contemporary relationships. Reports of early relationships and contemporary relationships were separated by 5 years. it is suggested that family relationship characteristics persist across time and that family relationship patterns affect the abilities of family members to negotiate support for elderly parents.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Applied Gerontology

    Volume

    20

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2001

    Document Type

    Article; Proceedings Paper

    Language

    English

    First Page

    214

    Last Page

    229

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000168612000006

    ISSN

    0733-4648

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