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Aims of the Study

  1. How do intergenerational family relationships -- including solidarity, social support, and conflict -- change or remain stable over time in conjunction with the aging of each generation, the health-related dependencies of elders, and changes in family structure, and changes in society?

  2. How do individual attributes of family members, especially values, mental health and well-being, change over time and across generations?

  3. What is the relationship between intergenerational relationships and individual well-being of family members over time?