Role expectations and role stress in understanding psycho-social dynamics across three generations

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The study explores the evolving dynamics of family relationships across three generations in India, focusing on the role expectations and strains experienced among grandparents, parents, and young adults. It highlights how social, cultural, and economic factors contribute to a widening gap in expectations and fulfillment within family roles. Utilizing two questionnaires, the research examines both quantitative and qualitative aspects, revealing influences such as family structure (joint vs. nuclear), interaction quality, and gender differences in decision-making and intimacy.