GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CAREGIVING PRACTICES AND MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS OF SANDWICH GENERATION COUPLES IN MUMBAI

Abstract Over the next few decades, most important demographic trend for Asia Pacific region will be population aging. The increasing aging in India and fact that economic dependence of older adults is high cost education child care on rise pose serious challenges to generations individuals couples who are expected take both their children parents. This study's primary objective comprehensively understand effects giving parents various aspects life sandwich generation couples. study uses data 300 multigenerational households 100 two-generation/one-generation Mumbai. Specifically, attempts effect two marital relationship caregiving Additionally, also explores gender differences practices. Results from bivariate multivariate analyses show providing simultaneous significantly impacts sandwiched as opposed staying one/two-generation households. considerable roles time spent caregiving. Women spend more assisting household activities, while men likely provide monetary support. Thus, extensive research necessary ensure socio-economic well-being couples, welfare parents, physical psychosocial health these