Global Demographic-Cultural Shifts and Kinlessness
Author Information
Author(s): Mair Christine, Anderson Rose
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Hypothesis
Demographic and cultural shifts will significantly impact intergenerational relationships among aging populations.
Conclusion
The study finds that the proportion of older adults without children or partners is expected to rise globally, necessitating a reevaluation of intergenerational relationship theories.
Supporting Evidence
- Demographic shifts are leading to an increase in older adults living without children or partners.
- The study highlights the need for new theories regarding intergenerational relationships.
Takeaway
As people live longer and have fewer children, more older adults will be living alone without family, which changes how we think about relationships between generations.
Methodology
The study analyzes publicly available aggregate data from Our World in Data and the World Values Survey across multiple time periods.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on aging populations across low-, middle-, and high-income countries.
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