Intergenerational contact and solidarity, inside and outside the family: patterns in Spain

Abstract Analysis of intergenerational contact and solidarity patterns has generally focused on the family. However, unprecedented co-existence a high number different generations raises challenge to delve into how such may develop inside outside To understand better intrafamilial extrafamilial in Spain, three national surveys were initially studied using cross-tabulation tables measures association. Then, factor analysis logistic regression most recent data explanatory variables behind two dimensions solidarity. Regarding co-residence, results point highly relevant difference between habits. As regards regular, but non-residential, generations, gaps have been identified. The first gap appears family practices non-family practices, with significant progressive reduction latter being detected. According second gap, while drops family, levels intragenerational are comparable both settings. In this context, associational functional towards older relatives non-relatives identified, age, distance, civil status especially gender key variables. paper argues that there is good reason pay combined attention forms solidarity, something done very little date.