The family as provider of intergenerational support during COVID-19: a study into the mental health consequences for 65+ Europeans
We conclude that the family is an essential source of late-life well-being, but stressful life events, such as public health crises, put pressure on these intergenerational relations with potential adverse mental health outcomes. Future policies should take into account the ambivalent nature of intergenerational relationships.
Authors
- Lore Van Herreweghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7899-1794)
- Wim Van Lancker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4071-5329)
Institutions
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1418472
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.53