Reciprocity of the intergenerational support

association between the receiving child-rearing supports from community-dwelling elderly during childrearing and the providing social support for the young-middle-aged person in old age

Abstract

This study focused on the intergenerational reciprocity and examined the association between child-rearing supports from community-dwelling older adults and social support for the young-middle-aged person in old age. We conducted a survey among local residents in Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. 2,500 residents, aged 20-84 years, were randomly selected from the basic resident register. Of these, 978 residents responded the survey (39.1%). Finally, the data of 214 residents (over 65 years) were analyzed. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the reception of child-rearing supports had positive effects on providing social support for the youngmiddle- aged person for elderly women. Based on the results, the intergenerational reciprocity could promote the mutual aid circle of care in local communities.