Intergenerational Support Contributions of Older People in Iceland to Their Families and Society

Old age is often linked to weakness and a need for support from family members and society. The focus in this article is on intergenerational support, in which older individuals offer support to younger generations. Results from two telephone surveys executed in 2006 and 2016 are reported. The parti...

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Published in:Journal of Intergenerational relationships 2019-07, Vol.17 (3), p.353-367
Main Authors: Hardardottir, Ingibjorg H, Bjornsdottir, Amalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child care
Children
contribution
intergenerational support
Older people
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Summary:Old age is often linked to weakness and a need for support from family members and society. The focus in this article is on intergenerational support, in which older individuals offer support to younger generations. Results from two telephone surveys executed in 2006 and 2016 are reported. The participants were individuals aged 67-85 years old. About 62% of the participants in 2006 and 73% in 2016 had provided help with child care, with the biggest difference in the increase in accompanying or driving children between places. About 20% of the participants had helped family members or others because of serious illnesses or disabilities.
ISSN:1535-0770
1535-0932
DOI:10.1080/15350770.2018.1535345