Adulthood and Aging in Families

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Abstract

Aging and the family is an area of research in which many of the key trends and areas of emphasis can change more quickly than either theory or research can keep up. As a result, this topic has generated a vast body of empirical literature. Although a number of theoretical perspectives have been developed and applied to many issues pertaining to aging and the family, it is rare to find much strong support for any single theoretical perspective, despite a number of attempts, and even when application of a theory remains a central guide to research. For this reason, we have tried to strike a balance between theoretical and empirical considerations, attempting to situate both within time and place. In this way, we hope that we can provide a more dynamic appreciation for issues at the intersection of aging and the family.

Keywords

Adult Child Family Caregiving Living Arrangement Filial Piety Intergenerational Relationship 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Public HealthTemple UniversityPhiladelphiaUSA
  2. 2.Gerontology Program, Department of Health ScienceTowson UniversityTowsonUSA

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