2002 年 18 巻 1 号 p. 25-38
This paper examined the conceptual framework and measurement of adult mother-daughter relationships in Japan incorporating the intergenerational solidarity theory (McChesney & Bengtson, 1988) . Both the conceptual fromework and measurement scale were adapted to the unique characteristics of adult mother daughter relationships in the Japanese socio-cultural context. A survey was administered by mail to a random sample of 800 women (aged 30 and older) . Results revealed different characteristics for adult mother-daughter relationships in Japan when compared with those in the United States. For example, affection was composed of the 3 factors of closeness, equality, and conflict, instead of only one factor as in the United States. Patterns of exchange differed deponding on the type of resource, in contrast with one consistent pattern of exchange for all types of resources in the United States. It was also found that the 'le' norm prescribed one-way support from daughter to mother. Issues concerning the cultural adaptation of the measurement of adult mother-daughter relationships are discussed and possible directions of future research are suggested.