Leaving home, family support and intergenerational ties in Italy: Some regional differences

In Italy conditions at leaving home are characterized by high age at exit, high proximity with parents and widespread intergenerational support, showing important regional differences. According to the "familistic" approach such conditions spread from strong intergenerational ties....

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Santarelli, Francesco Cottone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2009-07-01
Series:Demographic Research
Online Access:http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol21/1/