UNVEILING THE MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING: IMPACTS ON THE FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Abstract

It is a global trend now that multigenerational households are multiplying; the same situation has become rife in Pakistan. This research analyzes the effect of intergenerational cohabitation on the family relations, caregiving arrangements, etc. A mixed methods approach, comprised of surveys and in-depth interviews, was employed to explore the factors affecting family dynamics in multigenerational households. They conclude that this type of household encourages strong family connections and tradition but can also present struggles with independence and privacy for both the parents and their adult children and culture clashes. The study explores how cultural norms and local economic factors impact the multigenerational lifestyles of families. The results of study provide significant information in obtaining the required information and reaching desired conclusion and extracting certain recommendations based on the outcomes. This is important as these findings could inform the future policies in addressing multigenerational households in tailor-made format in Pakistan to support the family well-being, fostering the empirical basis and ultimate separate focus upon each generation.