Is the relationship between religiosity and filial elder-care norms declining? A comparison between two middle-aged generations

Hwang, Woosang; Yoon, Joonsik; Brown, María; Silverstein, Merril

doi:10.1080/15528030.2021.1900021

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“…Consistent with this theoretical framework, extant empirical studies indicate a positive association between religiosity and the quality of intergenerational relations (Gans et al, 2009 ; Hwang et al, 2021 ; Pearce & Axinn, 1998 ). These studies refer to the religiosity of parents or, alternatively, the religiosity of adult children to ascertain their effect on the quality of the relationship, on norms of solidarity, and on supportive behaviour across generations.…”

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“…Gans et al ( 2009 ) investigate the effects of religiosity on filial norms and actual supportive behaviour towards parents, showing that religious adult children are more committed to and involved in parental care than less religious adult children. Similarly, Hwang et al ( 2021 ), comparing Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers, find that in both generations more religious individuals express stronger filial norms than less religious individuals.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Previous studies report a positive association between religiosity and grandparental childcare, especially when religiosity is measured via attendance at religious services (Dykstra & Fokkema, 2011 ; King & Elder, 1999 ). A positive relation between adult children’s religiosity and grandparenting is also plausible since the extant literature also shows that religion can strengthen intergenerational ties (Gans et al, 2009 ; Hwang et al, 2021 ; Pearce & Axinn, 1998 ). Moreover, the literature highlights the fact that grandparental childcare is positively linked with fertility (Taskanen et al, 2014 ; Taskanen & Rotkirch, 2014 ; Thomese & Liefbroer, 2013 ; Aassve et al, 2012 ; Waynforth, 2011 ; Kaptijn et al, 2010 ).…”

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The Association between Religiosity and Fertility Intentions Via Grandparenting: Evidence from GGS Data

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Although the literature concerning the association between religiosity and fertility in European countries is already quite extensive, studies exploring the mechanisms of action of religiosity are rare. The main aim of this article is to investigate whether grandparental childcare is a mediating or moderating variable in the association between attendance at religious services and the intention to have a second or third child. Building on previous literature, we assume that parents who are more religious might put more effort into establishing a positive relation with the grandparents of their child/children. Consequently, compared to parents who are less religious, those who are more religious could be more receptive to possible encouragement from grandparents to have another child and may be more optimistic regarding grandparents’ involvement with an additional child. Using Generations and Gender Survey (GGS) data for eleven European countries, we find evidence of a strong and positive effect of attendance at religious services on fertility intentions. Receipt of regular or weekly help from grandparents positively moderates the association between attendance at religious services and fertility intentions, albeit only for male respondents and mainly for the intention to have a second child.

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The Association between Religiosity and Fertility Intentions Via Grandparenting: Evidence from GGS Data

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“…Moreover, these females were most probably caregivers when they were younger, and as a result, they will have the natural instinct that their children should do the same for them when they grow old. Overall, the difference in perceptions may be influenced by a generational gap, as evidenced by Hwang, Yoon, Brown, and Silverstein [ 35 ], who revealed that people born in the early 1970s and 1980s are more religious and likely to strongly follow filial norms than people born in the 21st century.…”

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Impact of Changing Socioeconomic Conditions on Family Caregiving Norms: Evidence from Japan

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Katauke

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Eldercare is a major public health concern in many East Asian countries, including Japan, because of the ever-growing elderly population, and significant changes in family caregiving norms. The changes are due to global diffusion and the influence of socioeconomic and demographic shifts. Consequently, perceptions of the norm of family caregiving need investigation. We examined how demographic and socioeconomic factors influence the perception of family caregiving norms in Japan, using data from Osaka University’s preference parameter study. According to the results of the probit regression, age, education, full-time employment, marital status, the number of sons and daughters, interactions between females and age and females and full-time employment, and parents’ education are negatively related to the participants’ perceptions of family caregiving norms. Our results suggest that people traditionally perceived as caregivers are less likely to have a positive attitude towards family caregiving, despite the government’s efforts through Universal Long-Term Care Insurance, implemented in 2000. Therefore, authorities must reassess the role of families, explore alternative forms of community-based care, and provide more assistance to caregivers.

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“…Although longitudinal research on religiosity and elder care norms is rare, several cross‐sectional studies provide insight into this relationship. For example, middle‐aged adults in the United States who were more religious reported stronger filial elder‐care norms than those who were less religious (Hwang, Yoon, et al, 2021). Similarly, a study of five European countries found that religious individuals were more likely than their less religious counterparts to engage in care for their older parents (Gans et al, 2009).…”

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Do religious transitions from early to established adulthood predict filial elder‐care norms?

Hwang

Kim

Brown

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J of Marriage and Family

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Objective This study employs multiple religious dimensions and a developmental perspective to identify distinct classes of religiosity among young adults in early and middle adulthood, and to describe how transition patterns in religiosity classes are associated with filial elder‐care norms in midlife. Background There is a broad consensus that religiosity is associated with strong intergenerational ties, including the willingness to provide support and care for older parents. Less is known regarding how transitions in religiosity from early to middle adulthood predict filial eldercare norms in midlife. Methods The sample consisted of 365 young adults participating in the Longitudinal Study of Generations in 2000 (mean age = 23 years) and 2016 (mean age = 39 years) waves. We conducted latent class and latent transition analyses to address study aims. Results Analyses indicate three latent classes of religiosity in both 2000 and 2016 waves: strongly religious, weakly religious, and doctrinally religious. Those who remained weakly religious and who declined in religiosity between 2000 and 2016 held weaker filial elder‐care norms in 2016 compared to those who remained strongly religious. Conclusion Our findings add a developmental perspective to the literature on religion and filial norms and suggest that trends toward irreligion and increased secularly may portend weakening responsibility for aging parents among middle‐aged adults.

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Is the relationship between religiosity and filial elder-care norms declining? A comparison between two middle-aged generations

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The Association between Religiosity and Fertility Intentions Via Grandparenting: Evidence from GGS Data

The Association between Religiosity and Fertility Intentions Via Grandparenting: Evidence from GGS Data

Impact of Changing Socioeconomic Conditions on Family Caregiving Norms: Evidence from Japan

Do religious transitions from early to established adulthood predict filial elder‐care norms?

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