Exam 17: Aging Families

The text observes that grandparents continue to provide practical help and may serve as valuable

The text concludes that overall, adult children's relations with their parents, while not necessarily tight-knit, continue to be

In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is not characterized by emotional closeness or similarity of opinions, but adult children are likely to provide and/or receive assistance?

The text points out that eldercare may be envisioned as an interactive process during which family members struggle to negotiate various caregiving decisions. Social scientists have noted a __________ through which the process of eldercare proceeds.

According to family sociologist and demographer Andrew Cherlin, the family's "__________ face" provides individuals with intimacy, emotional support, and love.

The text points out that all 50 states have now passed laws giving grandparents the right to

Today, children make up a larger proportion of the American population than in past decades.

Summarize the text's discussion of adult children as eldercare providers. Will there be any changes in this role in the future? If so, what might these changes be?

According to the text, elder abuse in families often, although not always, results from ________.

__________ refers to family-like relationships that are not based on blood or marriage but on close friendship ties.

The text observes that the poverty rate for those over age 65 is now about one-half that of children. The primary explanation for this difference is older Americans'

In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is not characterized by the provision of or the receiving of assistance, but all other connections apply?

What are the major gender differences in the provision of eldercare? Why are these differences significant? Give several examples to support your answer.

The text lists several qualities and attitudes that predict good adjustment for retiring couples. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

The costs of providing elder care are often too high for family members to manage without help.

Most older married couples place intimacy as central to their lives and describe their unions as happy.

A(n) __________ is the parent of the noncustodial parent.

Although aging single women may be interested in sex, __________ can be a problem.

According to the text, the statement that minority ethnic communities rely only on their own family members for support is a(n) ______________.

Research shows that daughters are more likely than sons to have close relationships with their parents, especially with their mothers.