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MENAGE MULTIGENERATIONNEL [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Organization
  • Demography
CONT

The most common multigenerational household arrangement consists of three generations – typically one or more working-age adults, one or more of their children (who may also be adults), and either aging parent(s) or grandchildren.

Key term(s)
  • multigeneration household
  • multigenerational family household

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Organisation sociale
  • Démographie
CONT

En ce qui concerne les ménages multigénérationnels, la théorie des échanges sociaux implique une négociation entre les différentes générations, chacune essayant de répondre à ses besoins en offrant des services à l'autre.

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