Abstract
This study investigates the role of strong family ties in the decisions of living arrangement and intergenerational transfer
as well as their effects on marital satisfaction in Taiwan where cultural traditions emphasize more familial interest and
filial obligations. Even though the rapid economic and democratic developments have led to many adjustments in family structure,
this study’s findings suggest that intergenerational relationship still strongly affects the level of marital satisfaction
for married children. The strength of family ties is positively correlated with the possibilities of intergenerational co-residence
and resource transfer. However, the positive effect of intergenerational co-residence on marital satisfaction is relatively
more apparent for married individuals when they live with their own fathers. The influences of strong family ties tend to
take place along male lineage under the structure of a patrilineal family.
as well as their effects on marital satisfaction in Taiwan where cultural traditions emphasize more familial interest and
filial obligations. Even though the rapid economic and democratic developments have led to many adjustments in family structure,
this study’s findings suggest that intergenerational relationship still strongly affects the level of marital satisfaction
for married children. The strength of family ties is positively correlated with the possibilities of intergenerational co-residence
and resource transfer. However, the positive effect of intergenerational co-residence on marital satisfaction is relatively
more apparent for married individuals when they live with their own fathers. The influences of strong family ties tend to
take place along male lineage under the structure of a patrilineal family.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research Paper
- Pages 1-19
- DOI 10.1007/s10902-012-9325-7
- Authors
- Wen-Chun Chang, Department of Public Finance, National Taipei University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Journal Journal of Happiness Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-7780
- Print ISSN 1389-4978