Living in the Same House: An Intergenerational Comparative

Istanbul University - DergiPark, 2021

Intergenerational conflict has long been neglected as an intrinsic part of intergenerational relationships since the focus was mainly on the solidarity aspect. Addressing this gap in the literature, we attempted to explore the determinants of intergenerational conflict in Turkish society. Using the EQLS 2016 , we conducted a series of analyses, including logistic regression to examine the impact of sociodemographic factors, functional and associational solidarity indicators in shaping the perception of intergenerational conflict. The results of the present analysis indicate that after controlling for the other factors, gender, age cohort, financial adequacy, marital status, employment status, educational attainment level, responsibility of caring for older family member, number of children, regular face-to face interaction have an impact on acknowledging intergenerational conflict. The results show that compared to those who are: male, younger (64 and younger), having higher income and educational attainment level, divorced, single parent, caring for elderly family member, having 4 and more children, people who are: female, older (65 and older), living in rural surrounding, coming from rural and disadvantaged socioeconomic background, widowed, working at family business have higher likelihood of acknowledging intergenerational conflict in Turkey.

Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 1988

A sample of 152 Turkish university students responded to a questionnaire regarding their attitudes toward their elderly relatives. Attitudes toward elderly relatives and their presence in the home were generally positive, as would be expected in a traditional society. However, students' plans for their own old age indicated an orientation toward personal freedom and independence, rather than tradition. Males were more likely than females to foresee living with their children in old age, and females were more likely than males to mention a desire for independence. It was concluded that the extended family is losing its status as the ideal family type in Turkey, although close, cooperative family relations are still regarded as the norm.

Aim The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of The Ideal Grandparent Scale(IGS). Method Content and construct validity were evaluated for the psychometric measurements of the scale. In addition, language validity and reliability analyzes were performed. Results The language and content validity of the scale was evaluated as appropriate. In the analyzes made for construct validity, item loads, variance and fit values of the scale were found to be appropriate. In addition, in the analyzes for reliability, it was determined that the cronbach alpha value and the test-retest correlation were appropriate. The mean total score taken from the scale is 68.65 ± 20.32. It was determined that the average score given to the scale items by the experts was between 3.71 ± 0.52 and 4.00 ± 0.00. Conclussion It was determined that the psychometric measurements of The Ideal Grandparent Scale were appropriate and could be adapted to Turkish culture.

Health, 2011

This study was conducted methodologically in order to determine the validity and reliability of Kogan's Attitude towards Old People Scale after being adapted to the Turkish Society. 145 female students, attending the 4 th and 5 th year of the faculty of Medical Sciences at Atatürk University, and 118 nurses, working at Ataturk University Aziziye-Yakutiye Research Hospitals, were included in the study. The sample group was chosen from the population using a non-probability convenience sampling method. A form containing demographic characteristics of nurses and nursing students, and the Turkish version of Kogan's Attitude towards Old People Scale were used to gather the required data. Data was analysed using the t-test, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, correlation, and factor analyses. In the study, Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Coefficient for Kogan's Attitude towards Old People Scale was 0.81, and the scale comprised of one factor. The attitude of working nurses towards old people was more positive in comparison to the attitude of student nurses. After analysis, the scale was deemed highly valid and reliable, and suitable to be used for Turkish society. The scale may be used in studies to evaluative attitude toward old people and quality of the care offered to older people.

Opus uluslararası toplum araştırmaları dergisi, 2021

Intergenerational conflict has long been neglected as an intrinsic part of intergenerational relationships since the focus was mainly on the solidarity aspect. Addressing this gap in the literature, we attempted to explore the determinants of intergenerational conflict in Turkish society. Using the EQLS 2016 , we conducted a series of analyses, including logistic regression to examine the impact of sociodemographic factors, functional and associational solidarity indicators in shaping the perception of intergenerational conflict. The results of the present analysis indicate that after controlling for the other factors, gender, age cohort, financial adequacy, marital status, employment status, educational attainment level, responsibility of caring for older family member, number of children, regular face-to face interaction have an impact on acknowledging intergenerational conflict. The results show that compared to those who are: male, younger (64 and younger), having higher income and educational attainment level, divorced, single parent, caring for elderly family member, having 4 and more children, people who are: female, older (65 and older), living in rural surrounding, coming from rural and disadvantaged socioeconomic background, widowed, working at family business have higher likelihood of acknowledging intergenerational conflict in Turkey.

The Turkish Journal of Geriatrics

This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the 'Geriatric Mistreatment Scale' , which was developed to identify elder abuse. Materials and Method: Random sampling methods were used to survey 776 elders over the age of 60 residing in various cities in Turkey in their own homes or with other family members (their children or relatives). The Geriatric Mistreatment Scale is a 22-item assessment designed to assess five categories of elder abuse; namely, physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, neglect, financial or material abuse and sexual abuse. To adapt the scale into Turkish, language validity and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to assess its validity and internal consistency, and item analyses to assess its reliability. Results: Among the 776 participants, 460 (59.3%) were female and 316 (40.7%) were male. The mean age of the participants was 71.68 years. For 22 items of the scale, a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.80 was obtained, and item-total score correlations ranged from 0.27 to 0.58. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of the Geriatric Mistreatment Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in Turkish populations to determine rates of the five categories of elder abuse.

Turkish Journal of Geriatrics, 2019

Introduction: This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the ‘Geriatric Mistreatment Scale’, which was developed to identify elder abuse. Materials and Method: Random sampling methods were used to survey 776 elders over the age of 60 residing in various cities in Turkey in their own homes or with other family members (their children or relatives). The Geriatric Mistreatment Scale is a 22-item assessment designed to assess five categories of elder abuse; namely, physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, neglect, financial or material abuse and sexual abuse. To adapt the scale into Turkish, language validity and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to assess its validity and internal consistency, and item analyses to assess its reliability. Results: Among the 776 participants, 460 (59.3%) were female and 316 (40.7%) were male. The mean age of the participants was 71.68 years. For 22 items of the scale, a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.80 was obtained, and item-total score correlations ranged from 0.27 to 0.58. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of the Geriatric Mistreatment Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in Turkish populations to determine rates of the five categories of elder abuse.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2011

SHS Web of Conferences, 2014

The article deals with the issue of relationships among contemporary generations. It is devoted to the specific communication and relationships development between today's children and their grandparents. What is the role played by grandparents in lives of their grandchildren? Is the generation gap so powerful to destroy the traditionally strong relationships in families? Our text stresses the importance of an intergenerational socializations influence and its positives for individuals and the whole family system. The article is based on the empirical survey among the 202 respondents in the age group 12-17. The data tried to show that there are differences in relationships in families where the generations are living together and the families with separate living of generations. However, this presumption was not confirmed and our data show that there is no difference in frequency and quality of relationships between both groups of families. The important question is, if the face-to-face communication has been replaced by other means of communication, especially through modern media, or not. The data show the intensity and content of intergenerational meeting in family. It brings some view on the attitudes of young Czech people towards their grandparents. The results show the mostly positive intergenerational relationships and the value of older generations for young people. Interesting are expressions of appreciation of grandmothers and grandfathers from their grandchildren. The relationships to grandparents are mostly influenced by the whole family climate and are closely connected with the parental attitudes toward the older generations.

J Environ Psychol, 1999

This paper aims to provide a comparison of the Turkish elderly residing at high- or low-quality institutions in terms of institutional and life satisfaction, attitudes toward institutional living, feelings of control, nature of relocation, importance attributed to different aspects of institutions, and preferences for different living conditions. In-depth interviews were carried out with 106 Turkish males and females (62–89 years) divided equally between high- and low-quality institutions from Istanbul. Compared to those from low-quality institutions, respondents from high-quality institutions reported feeling more satisfied with their lives and institutional living, having more personal control, having moved to the institution more voluntarily, and were more likely to prefer their current living environments and to attribute importance to facilities, services, physical surroundings and leisure time activities. In spite of such differences in assessments of current living environments, those residing at high-quality institutions did not seem to have significantly more positive attitudes toward institutional living in general, although there was a trend in that direction. In terms of gender differences, females reported more life satisfaction, more positive attitudes toward institutional living, more voluntary relocation, and were more likely to prefer their current living places and to attribute importance to people. Present results from the collectivistic Turkish context are discussed in reference to related findings from the more individualistic societies, as well as those concerning the community-residing elderly.