JOURNAL ARTICLE

Intergenerational Interactions and Relationship Quality: A Daily Study Among Mothers and Their Adult Children.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 2024, v. 79, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jiang, Da; Lee, Chi-Kin John; Kong, Dexia; Chiu, Ming Ming 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines how daily support exchanges between middle-aged and older mothers and their adult children relate to relationship quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a 14-day diary study of 77 mother–child dyads in mainland China, the research found that children's perception of being underbenefited was linked to lower same-day relationship satisfaction, while both mothers' and children's perceptions of being underbenefited were associated with lower same-day trust. Providing and receiving support on the same day were positively associated with relationship satisfaction for both parties, but only receiving support was linked to greater trust. The study highlights the distinct roles of reciprocity, support provision, and support receipt in shaping daily relationship satisfaction and trust within intergenerational relationships during a public health emergency.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. 2024/01, Vol. 79, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1079-5014
  • DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbad160
  • Accession Number:174880669
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