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Unravelling upward intergenerational transfers as a manifestation of filial piety in Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Upward intergenerational transfers have increased in Europe and Asia due to aging populations, reflecting cultural values such as filial piety, including in Indonesia. This study examines the relationship between the well-being of adult children and their parents in Indonesia, using both objective and subjective measures. Data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS), comprising 3,113 parent-child dyads who lived in poverty in 1993, were analyzed using Generalized Structured Component Analysis (GSCA). The results indicate a positive correlation between the well-being of adult children and their parents. Parents receiving upward transfers report higher subjective well-being and increased purchasing power. These findings suggest that upward intergenerational transfers play a significant role in improving parents' subjective well-being and financial stability.

Source: Multidisciplinary Science Journal

DOI: 10.31893/multiscience.2026054

Authors: Nanda Muliansyah, Sri Rum Giyarsih, Umi Listyaningsih

Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Language: English

Topic: Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Gadjah Mada