1. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 Panel Analysis of Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics (pairfam) ‘Intergenerational Relationships’ Daniela Klaus

2. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 Overview (1)Aim (2)Theoretical Background (3)Design (4)Possible Reserach Questions (5)Instruments/ Measurements

3. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 Aim Data collection & provision within the area of inter- generational relations. The data should allow the … (1)Description of relations, (2)Exploration of (inter)relations and the explanation of developments & arrangements

4. Theoretical Background In compliance with the fundamental pairfam-framework: Individuals seek to optimize individual well-being  physical comfort  affection/ stimulation  social approval Basic assumption: Intergenerational behavior as one potential mean (among others) to meet individual needs Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

5. Theoretical Background Benefits & Costs of Children Benefits & Costs of Parents Intergen. Arrangements Intergenerational Experience/ History Opportunity Structure/ Restrictions Individual Ressourcen/ Needs Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 Intergen. Arrangements Benefits & Costs of Children Benefits & Costs of Parents t

6. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Design Intergenerational Relations in PAIRFAM Anchor Target Child = Respondent = Person about which Information is provided ONLY by others Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

7. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Variety of Research Questions: Parent Child Relations in different stages of life Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

8. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Variety of Research Questions: Parent Child Relations in different stages of life Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

9. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Variety of Research Questions: Parent Child Relations in different stages of life Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 FM

10. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Research Questions: Intergenerational Transmission Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

11. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Research Questions: Intergenerational Stake Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

12. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Research Questions: Biological versus Step-Relations Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

13. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Research Questions: Grandparents-Grandchildren Relations Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

14. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Research Questions: Parents-in-Law Relations Anchor Target Child Partner Stepmother M StepfatherFather MotherFather Mother FMFMFMF Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

15. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Intergenerational Relations within the Future Panel 2008200920102011201220132020 ………. IGR-Core IGR-Extended IGR-Core IGR-Extended Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

16. Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 2, 2009 Instruments: Overview Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009

17. Benefits & Costs of Parents & Children “Parents and children may have different expectations towards each other. Please think about the relationship to your parents (daughter). How strongly do you expect …“  that your parents give you a feeling of warmth and security?  that your parents approve of your own decisions?  that your daughter brings change into your life?  that your daughter is always attentive to your worries? How strongly do you fear, …  that your parents don't like it how you live your life?  that your parents will need your care in old age?  that your daughter claims too much of your time?  that you need to worry about the future of your daughter? Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009 Benefits Costs

18. Thank you! For more information: daniela.klaus@phil.tu-chemnitz.de anja.steinbach@phil.tu-chemnitz.de bernhard.nauck@phil.tu-chemnitz.de OR:www.pairfam/uni-bremen.dewww.pairfam/uni-bremen.de Daniela Klaus, Bremen, July 3, 2009