Coresidence Beliefs in American Society--1973 to 1991.

Alwin, Duane F.

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ERIC Number: EJ537235

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Publication Date: 1996

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Coresidence Beliefs in American Society--1973 to 1991.

Alwin, Duane F.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v58 n2 p393-403 May 1996

Examines trends in beliefs about the desirability of coresidence between adult children and their parents. Data showed a significant trend toward the acceptability of coresidence. Analysis indicates significant intercohort differences, which are influenced by birth year and kinship contact, as reported by younger cohorts. (RJM)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Cohort Analysis, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Attitudes, Family Environment, Family Structure, Housing, Longitudinal Studies, Parent Child Relationship, Residential Patterns, Trend Analysis

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Language: English

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