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Peer Reviewed Publications
Deliverables
Policy Briefs

Peer Reviewed Publications

Moor, N., de Graaf, P. & Komter, A. (2013).
Family, welfare state generosity and the vulnerability of older adults: A cross-national study.
Journal of Aging Studies, 27, 347-357 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890406513000467.

Keck, W. & Saraceno, C. (2013).
The Impact of Different Social-Policy Frameworks on Social Inequalities among Women in Europe: The Labour-Market Participation of Mothers.
Social Politics, forthcoming http://sp.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/05/06/sp.jxt005.short.

Wijckmans, B. & Van Bavel, J. (2013).
Divorce and adult children’s perceptions of family obligations.
Journal of Comparative Family Studies, forthcoming

Van Bavel, J. & De Winter, T. (2013).
Becoming a grandparent and early retirement in Europe.
European Sociological Review, forthcoming http://esr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/06/06/esr.jct005.abstract.

Aassve, A., Arpino, B. & Goisis, A.(2012).
Grandparenting and mothers’ labour force participation: A comparative analysis using the Generations and Gender Survey.
Demographic Research, 27, 53-84 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/3/default.htm.

Daatland, S. O., Veenstra, M. & Herlofson, K. (2012).
Age and intergenerational attitudes in the family and the welfare state.
Advances in Life Course Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.alcr.2012.01.005.

Dykstra, P. A. & Komter, A. (2012).
Generational interdependencies in families: The MULTILINKS research programme.
Demographic Research, 27, 487-506 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/18/default.htm

Gierveld, J., Dykstra, P. A. & Schenk, N. (2012).
Living arrangements, intergenerational support types and older adult loneliness in Eastern and Western Europe.
Demographic Research, 27, 167-200 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/7/default.htm

Herlofson, K., & Hagestad, G. O. (2012).
Transformations in the role of grandparents across welfare states.
In S. Arber & V. Timonen (eds.), Contemporary grandparenting: Changing family relationships in global contexts (pp. 25-51). Bristol: The Policy Press.

Herlofson, K. & Hagestad, G. O. (2012).
Challenges in moving from macro to micro: Population and family structures in ageing societies.
Demographic Research, 25, 337-370 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol25/10/default.htm

Heylen, L., Mortelmans, D., Hermans, M. & Boudiny, K. (2012).
The intermediate effect of geographic proximity on intergenerational support: A comparison of France and Bulgaria.
Demographic Research, 27, 455-486 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/17/default.htm.

Jappens, M. & Van Bavel, J. (2012).
Regional family cultures and child care by grandparents in Europe.
Demographic Research, 27, 85-120 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/4/default.htm.

Keck, W., & Saraceno, C. (2012).
Multilinks database on intergenerational policy indicators.
Schmollers Jahrbuch, 132, 1-9.

Moor, N., Komter, A. (2012).
Family ties and depression across the life course: An Overview.
Demographic Research, 27, 201-232 http://www.demographic-research.org/Volumes/Vol27/8/default.htm.

Schenk, N. & Dykstra, P. A. (2012).
Continuity and change in intergenerational family relationships: An examination of typology shifts over a three-year period.
Advances in Life Course Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.alcr.2012.01.004

Cooney, T. M., & Dykstra, P. A. (2011).
Family obligations and support behaviour: A United States – Netherlands comparison.
Ageing & Society, 31(6), 1026-1050.

Daatland, S. O., Herlofson, K. & Lima, I. A. (2011).
Balancing generations: on the strength and character of family norms in the west and east of Europe.
Ageing & Society, 31(7), 1159-1179.

Dykstra, P. A., & Fokkema, T. (2011).
Relationships between parents and their adult children: A West European typology of late-life families.
Ageing & Society, 31(4), 545-569.

Herlofson, K. & Hagestad, G. O. (2011).
Challenges in moving from macro to micro: Population and family structures in ageing societies.
Demographic Research, 25(10), 337-370.

Hogerbrugge, M. & Komter, A. E. (2011).
Solidarity and ambivalence: comparing two perspectives on intergenerational relations using longitudinal panel data.
The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 67B(3), 372-383.

Puur, A., Sakkeus, L., Poldma, A. & Herm, A. (2011).
Intergenerational family constellations in contemporary Europe: Evidence from teh Generations and Gender Survey.
Demographic Research, 25(4), 135-172.

Saraceno C. (2011).
Childcare needs and childcare policies: A multidimensional issue.
Current Sociology, 59(1), 78-96.

Saraceno C. & Keck, W. (2011).
Towards an integrated approach for the analysis of gender equity in policices supporting paid work and care responsibilities.
Demographic Research, 25(11), 371-406.

De Jong Gierveld, J. (2010).
Familiale zorg voor oudere mensen in Oost- en West-Europa.
Gerôn, Tijdschrift voor ouder worden en samenleving, Gerôngrafiek, 12(1), 29.

De Jong Gierveld, J. (2010).
Eenzaamheid onder oudere mensen in Oost- en West-Europa.
Gerôn, Tijdschrift voor ouder worden en samenleving, Gerôngrafiek, 12(2), 62.

Dykstra, P. A. (2010).
Intergenerational family relationships in ageing societies.
Geneva / New York: United Nations.

Saraceno, C. (2010).
Social inequalities in facing old-age dependency: A bi-generational perspective.
Journal of European Social Policy, 20(1), 32–44.

Saraceno, C., & Keck, W. (2010).
Can we identify intergenerational policy regimes in Europe?
European Societies, 12(5), pp. 675-696.

Schenk, N., Dykstra, P.A., & Maas, I. (2010).
The role of European welfare states in intergenerational monetary transfers: a micro-level perspective.
Ageing & Society, 30, 1315-1342.

Daatland, S.O., Slagsvold, B. & Lima, I.A.Å. (2009).
Folkemeningen om familiens og velferdsstatens ansvar, i syv europeiske land: Hvor langt strekker familiens ansvar seg? [Public opinion about the family-welfare state balance – a comparative exploration of seven European countries.
Samfunnsspeilet, 2009(1), 105-109.

Hagestad, G.O. & Herlofson, K. (2009).
Moderne besteforeldre: Velferdsstatens heimevern. [Contemporary grandparents: the reserve army of the welfare state].
Aldring og livsløp, 3-4, 44-47.

Hagestad, G.O. & Herlofson, K. (2009).
Dagens besteforeldre. Småbarnsfamiliens støttespillere. [Grandparents today: back-up supports for young families.]
Samfunnsspeilet, 23 (1), 92-94.

Herlofson, K. Slagsvold, B. & Lima, I.A. (2009).
Ansvar for gamle foreldre – fra holdninger til handlinger [Filial responsibility – from attitudes to behaviour].
Aldring og Livsløp, 3-4, 36-43.

Herlofson, K. Slagsvold, B. & Lima, I.A. (2009).
* Ansvar for gamle foreldre – fra holdninger til handlinger * [Filial responsibility – from attitudes to behaviour].
Aldring og Livsløp, 3-4, 36-43.

Saraceno C. (2009).
*Le politiche della famiglia in Europa: tra convergenza e diversificazione * [Family policy in Europe: Between convergence and divergence].
Stato e Mercato, 85 (April), 3-31.

Saraceno C. (2009).

The impact of aging on intergenerational family relationships in the context of different family and welfare regimes. In J. Kocka, M. Kohli & W. Streeck (Eds), with K. Brauer & A. K. Skarpelis, Altern in Deutschland, Band 8: Altern: Familie, Zivilgesellschaft und Politik (Altern in Deutschland, Bd. 8, pp. 115 -132). Stuttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft. [Nova Acta Leopoldina, Band 106, Nr. 370, Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher]

Schenk, N., Dykstra, P.A., & Maas, I. (2009).
De invloed van Europese verzorgingsstaten op financiële overdrachten binnen families: Een benadering op microniveau [The influence of European welfare states on transfers in families: A micro-level approach].
Mens en Maatschappij, 84, 249-278.

Slagsvold, B., Daatland, S.O., Brunborg, H. & Lima, I.A.Å. (2009).
Holdninger til ansvar for gamle foreldre, i syv europeiske land: Er vi villig til å ta oss av gamle mor og far? [Attitudes to filial responsibility in seven European countries. Are we willing to care for old parents?]
Samfunnsspeilet, 2009(1), 99-104.

Deliverables

Herlofson, K., Hagestad, G.O., Slagsvold, B. & Sørensen, A.-M. (2011).
Intergenerational family responsibilities in Europe.
Deliverable 4.3 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Moor, N., & Komter, A. E. (2011).
Consequences of intergenerational family solidarity for mental health: Family ties as buffers or stressors?
Deliverable 3.3. for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Heylen, L., Mortelmans, D., Boudiny, K., & Hermans, M. (2010).
The intermediate effect of geographic proximity on intergenerational support. A comparison of France and Bulgaria.
Deliverable 2.2 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Moor, N., & Komter, A. E. (2010).
The impact of demographic changes on intergenerational solidarity in families.
Deliverable 3.2. for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Van Bavel, J., & Dykstra, P. A., Wijckmans, B. & Liefbroer, A. C. (2010).
Demographic change and family obligations.
Deliverable 4.2 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Aassve, A., Arpino, B., & Robette, N. (2009).
Short report on methodology for analyzing intergenerational relationships in a comparative perspective.
Deliverable 5.1 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Aassve, A., Arpino, B., & Goisis, A. (2009).
Report on the comparative study on intergenerational transfers and women’s labour force participation.
Deliverable 5.2 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Heylen, L. & Mortelmans, D. (2009).
Explaining parent-child proximity in Eastern and Western Europe: A micro and macro perspective.
Deliverable 2.1 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Puur, A., Sakkeus, L, Schenk, N., Põldma, A. (2009).
Family constellations in Europe.
Deliverable 3.1 for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.
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Policy Briefs

Aassve, A., & Robette, N. (2011).
Family paths and their implications for economic wellbeing and happiness. Fourth European Policy Brief for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Puur, A., Sakkeus, L, Schenk, N., Põldma, A., & Dykstra, P. A. (2010).
New insights on kin availability, using the Generations & Gender Surveys. Fourth European Policy Brief for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Schenk, N., & Dykstra, P. A. (2010).
Testing how welfare state arrangements might shape intergenerational family solidarity. Third European Policy Brief for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Liefbroer, A.C. (2009).
European’s opinions on the timing of retirement. Second European Policy Brief for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.

Saraceno, C., Keck, W., & Dykstra, P. A. (2009).
Legal and policy frameworks regulating intergenerational obligations. First European Policy Brief for the FP-7 funded project “How demographic changes shape intergenerational solidarity, well-being, and social integration: A multilinks framework”.