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¹Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712, USA. kfingerman@austin.utexas.edu

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Family Studies

Background:

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, understanding their evolving family relationships is crucial.
Intergenerational dynamics, including caregiving and interactions with adult children, become increasingly significant in late life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review intergenerational relationship patterns among Baby Boomers.
To examine caregiving for aging parents and interactions with adult children within changing marital contexts.

Main Methods:

Analysis of three longitudinal studies: Within Family Differences Study (WFDS), Family Exchanges Study (FES), and Longitudinal Study of Generations (LSoG).
Studies involve Baby Boomers, their parents, and their adult children, with data collected over several decades.

Main Results:

Baby Boomers in midlife navigate complex intergenerational patterns, with parental favoritism observed.
Support decisions are influenced by personal values, family needs, and perceived rewards.
Divorce, remarriage, and loosening cultural norms can alter intergenerational obligations and family bonds.

Conclusions:

Insights into how Baby Boomers manage caregiving for aging parents are provided.
The findings inform predictions about the family care Baby Boomers may receive in the future.
Understanding these dynamics is key for supporting aging populations and their families.