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Ageing and intergenerational family ties in Arab countries
N M Kronfol1, A Rizk2, A M Sibai3
1Lebanese Health Care Management Association, Beirut, Lebanon; Center for Studies on Aging, Beirut, Lebanon.
Summary
Intergenerational ties in Arab countries face challenges due to societal shifts. Policy reforms are needed to ensure elder support, focusing on income security and caregiving.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Arab countries' social and health policies assume family as the primary safety net for the elderly.
- Demographic, sociocultural, economic, and political changes are transforming traditional family structures in the Arab world.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore dominant issues, patterns, trends, and challenges in intergenerational relationships in Arab countries.
- To identify policy implications for promoting intergenerational solidarity and supporting the aging population.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of scholarly work and published literature from Arab countries.
- A regional mapping of aging policies and programs conducted in 2012.
Main Results:
- Significant demographic, social, economic, and political transitions are impacting familial structures and intergenerational support systems.
- Existing policies often rely on family as a safety net, which is increasingly strained by these transitions.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for health and social reforms to strengthen intergenerational solidarity.
- Key areas for reform include ensuring old-age income security, supporting caregivers, promoting cross-generational interaction, and implementing age-responsive emergency actions.
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