Intergenerational support in multi‐child families in Kazakhstan: The role of family structure in crisis management

Abstract This study examines the mechanisms of intergenerational support in large Kazakhstani families, including those that cannot adapt to new conditions. A mixed methods approach combines hierarchical regression modelling (quantitative assessment of financial transfers, psychological resilience and reciprocity of care), clustering algorithms (identification of household interaction typologies) and qualitative thematic analysis (narrative study of roles and interdependence of generations). The study involved 36 intergenerational dyads, totalling 72 participants, of whom 55% resided in urban areas and 45% in rural settings. Preliminary findings revealed associations that require verification through longitudinal research on larger samples: daily intergenerational communication enhances psychological well‐being ( β = 0.41, p < 0.01), while financial support from older relatives contributes to economic stability, reaching 80% in closely interacting families and only 5% in those with weak intergenerational ties. The findings highlight the need for structured yet flexible intergenerational interaction—political initiatives promoting ‘formal caregiving for grandparents’ could reduce parental stress by 32% while supporting economic adaptability (+21% in perceived household stability); future research should include biometric stress indicators and longitudinal data to reflect the dynamic evolution of intergenerational networks in the context of accelerating urbanization.