Boomerang families and failure-to-launch: Commentary On adult children living at home
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Burn, Katherine F. and Szoeke, Cassandra. (2016). Boomerang families and failure-to-launch: Commentary On adult children living at home. Maturitas. 83, pp. 9 - 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.09.004
Authors | Burn, Katherine F. and Szoeke, Cassandra |
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Abstract | With a shifting economic climate and changes in social norms, young adults are increasingly reported to be living with their parents, either through delayed launch or by launch and return. For young adults grappling with financial and domestic independence, the family home can represent a safe haven; however, living with parents can also pose a threat to autonomy and self-image as they strive for adult status. Parents, on the other hand, are often beleaguered by the economic and emotional demands of their dependent adult children and struggle to maintain their own independence. The roles and expectations of both parties need to be redefined in order to achieve optimal household functioning. |
Keywords | boomerang families; revolving door; living with parents; failure to launch; parenting; ageing |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Journal citation | 83, pp. 9 - 12 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ireland Ltd. |
ISSN | 0378-5122 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.09.004 |
Page range | 9 - 12 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Netherlands |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88528/boomerang-families-and-failure-to-launch-commentary-on-adult-children-living-at-home
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