Abstract
The purpose of this study was to reveal the
causal relationship between generativity and
generative acts. We conducted a longitudinal
survey with 400 elderly people. The sample had
a mean age of 71.92. We tested using a cross-lagged effect
model multi-group analysis. The result showed
that both the causal paths were significant for
males, whereas only the causal path from
generative act to generativity was significant for
females. This study indicates that opportunities
to participate in intergenerational activities will
lead to the development of generativity.
https://ror.org/02qf2tx24 
