Co‐residence beliefs 1973–2018: Older adults feel differently than younger adults

Patterson, Sarah; Reyes, Adriana

doi:10.1111/jomf.12819

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“…This pattern is consistent with Hypothesis 3, which predicts that interracial couples reside at higher rates with the parents of the spouse whose racial/ethnic group has the higher prevalence of intergenerational coresidence than parents of the spouse whose racial/ethnic group has the lower prevalence of intergenerational coresidence. This pattern may emerge because Hispanic individuals hold more favorable attitudes about intergenerational coresidence than Whites (Patterson and Reyes, 2022). They may also be the product of differences in immigration experiences.…”

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“…The implication is that irrespective of the gender of the spouse, White/Black and White/Hispanic couples will co-reside with the parents of the White spouse at lower rates than the parents of the non-White spouse. This pattern likely emerges partially because White parents may have less of a need for housing assistance and hold less favorable attitudes about intergenerational coresidence (Choi and Ramaj forthcoming;Cross 2018;Keene and Batson 2010;Patterson and Reyes 2022).…”

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Interracial Couples and Intergenerational Coresidence: The Role of Race/Ethnicity

Choi,

Yahirun

2024

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A sizeable share of interracial couples continue to report experiencing family opposition. However, few studies have empirically investigated whether intermarrying weakens ties with one’s kin and reduces exchanges between interracial couples and their family of origin. We examine whether interracial couples are less likely than same-race couples to live with an aging parent. We also investigate the role of each spouse’s race in shaping whether interracial couples reside with the wife’s or husband’s parents. Using data from the 2008-2022 American Community Surveys, we estimate logistic regression models to predict the odds of living with an aging parent. Next, we estimate multinomial logistic regression models to predict the competing risk of living with the wife's parents or husband's parents over the risk of living without an aging parent. Our study shows that interracial couples’ odds of living with any aging parents fall in between those of their same-race counterparts. Among White/Black couples, the risk of living with the parents of the White spouse exceeds the risk of living with the parents of the Black spouse. Among Black/Hispanic and White/Hispanic couples, the risk of living with the parent of the Hispanic spouse exceeds the risk of living with the parents of the other partner. Our findings detract from the view that intermarrying systematically weakens ties with the family of origin and reduces access to family support. Nonetheless, it also shows that race/ethnicity is an important correlate of interracial couples’ family exchange behavior.

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Interracial Couples and Intergenerational Coresidence: The Role of Race/Ethnicity

Choi,

Yahirun

2024

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“…Consistent with this, attitudes toward coresidence have been more favorable when temporary or short-term than indefinite (Mitchell & Lennox, 2020; Seltzer et al, 2012). In addition, vignette and interview studies have shown that attitudes toward coresidence are more positive when young adults have good relationships with their parents, contribute to household tasks, embody adult behavior, and articulate clear timelines for attaining residential independence (Abetz & Romo, 2021; Patterson & Reyes, 2022; Seltzer et al, 2012).…”

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“Overgrown Children” and Where to Find Them: Film Portrayals of Coresiding and Residentially Independent Siblings’ Developmental Maturity

Gelech,

Wellsch,

Smith

et al. 2024

Emerging Adulthood

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Though young adult coresidence (in which individuals aged 18–35 reside within the family home) is stigmatized in mass media, research has not explored how such depictions relate to understandings of development. We used qualitative content analysis to explore how contemporary Canadian and American films depicted coresiding young adults and their similarly aged, residentially independent siblings with respect to various markers of adulthood. We found that coresiding characters were largely portrayed as developmentally immature both socially (e.g., full-time work) and characterologically (e.g., relational competence). In contrast, residentially independent siblings were overwhelmingly cast as developmentally on time. We argue that these depictions and contrasts reinforce a stigmatized coresider trope, framing the traits and actions of coresiders in terms of atypical development and attributing this living arrangement to individual faults. Implications for social attitudes and the wellbeing of emerging adults are discussed.

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“…However, making multigenerational co-residence work for a family requires planning, flexibility and respect for all parties. Patterson and Reyes (2022) clearly states that older generation in the USA think differently and value co-residence less than the younger generation due to lack of privacy, loss of autonomy and independence.…”

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Exploring multigenerational co-residence in the United States

Wang

Jia²

2022

IJHMA

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the increasing trend of multigenerational co-living in the USA and to research the socioeconomic and cultural determinants of such decision. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the 2017 American Housing Survey data to run descriptive and regression analysis. Findings The authors find household income appears consistently to be the most significant factor determining multigenerational co-residence decision across all household compositions. Latino households are most likely to co-reside with multiple generations, followed by Asian and African American households. Immigrants tend to live in multigenerational co-residential housing units with smaller sizes and more impoverished neighborhoods, but show greater flexibility in making residential arrangements once they gain better education. In addition, older householders or female householders are significantly more likely to co-reside with multiple generations. Living in metropolitan areas has no impact on co-residence choice, although some evidence suggests that multigenerational co-residential families tend to live in inferior neighborhoods. Research limitations/implications This study provides updated evidence on multigenerational co-residence choice in the contemporary United States. The findings provide evidence on how households make residential choices in response to financial hardships and contribute to the theoretical understanding of the variations of such decisions among immigrants and different ethnic and aging groups. Practical implications This study on multigenerational co-residence choice imposes important practical implications. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic creates ideal research setting to study how households cope with the tremendous uncertainties in the job markets and financial markets. Although multigenerational co-living may work well for some households with lower or moderate-income for financial reasons, it is not an attractive option for every family. Social implications Sharing a home with multiple generations can be challenging. Policymakers should design policies and programs to provide households with guidance on how to live peacefully in multigenerational settings and make multigenerational co-living an appealing and cost-effective housing option for American families of all means. Originality/value This study contributes to the existing literature by providing new evidence on the determinants of multigenerational co-residence decision. This study’s findings are fundamental to guide policymakers in carrying out policies and programs aimed at providing a more appealing and cost-effective housing arrangement for American families. The evidence on the senior and minority subsamples are especially meaningful as the vast majority of the baby boom generation in the USA is aging and substantial growth is expected in multigenerational households over the next several decades. Understanding the increasing burden of old-age depression in aging societies will help policymakers prioritize public resources in city planning to address the needs of this rapidly growing population.

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Co‐residence beliefs 1973–2018: Older adults feel differently than younger adults

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Interracial Couples and Intergenerational Coresidence: The Role of Race/Ethnicity

Interracial Couples and Intergenerational Coresidence: The Role of Race/Ethnicity

“Overgrown Children” and Where to Find Them: Film Portrayals of Coresiding and Residentially Independent Siblings’ Developmental Maturity

Exploring multigenerational co-residence in the United States

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