Intergenerational family solidarity: value differences between immigrant groups and generations

E.M. Merz, E. Ozeke-Kocabas, F.A. Oort, C. Schuengel

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Abstract

Although immigrants may be more dependent on their immediate family for support, they may also experience a wider generation-gap in values regarding intergenerational solidarity, because of processes of acculturation. Based on large scale survey data (N = 2,028), differences between first and second generation immigrants in values regarding intergenerational solidarity were examined among family members in the Netherlands with an immigration background from Turkey, Morocco, Suriname, and The Dutch Antilles. Using a multilevel analytic approach, effects of family and individual characteristics on values regarding intergenerational solidarity were tested, considering the perspectives of two generations. It was found that immigrants with Moroccan and Turkish backgrounds scored higher on values with respect to intergenerational family solidarity than immigrants stemming from Suriname and The Antilles. First generation immigrants placed higher values on family solidarity compared to second generation immigrants. Additionally, religious denomination was a significant predictor of higher values with respect to intergenerational family solidarity. Immigration and acculturation may create great strains in migrant families. Policies to support the fabric of intergenerational solidarity should consider ethnic and religious background and immigration history. © 2009 American Psychological Association.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-300
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Family Psychology
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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DA - 20090709 LA - eng JT - Journal of family psychology

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