Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 34k research works in it since 1950. 33.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the complex dynamics of intergenerational family relationships and support, focusing on topics such as informal caregiving, grandparenting, filial piety, elderly care, and the implications of aging societies. It delves into the impact of multigenerational bonds on individuals' health, the role of grandparents in raising grandchildren, and the challenges and opportunities associated with providing long-term care within families.
- Intergenerational Relations
- Family Support
- Elderly Care
- Grandparenting
- Filial Piety
- Informal Caregiving
- Multigenerational Bonds
- Long-Term Care
- Social Support
- Aging Societies
- Research works
- 34k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 11k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 33.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +36% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (1.8k and 1.2k works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 1.8k works
- 2 China 1.2k works
- 3 United Kingdom 546 works
- 4 Australia 278 works
- 5 Indonesia 274 works
- 6 Germany 268 works
- 7 India 258 works
- 8 Canada 250 works
- 9 Japan 225 works
- 10 South Korea 168 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Sapienza University of Rome publishes the most Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research, followed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Peking University.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Sapienza University of RomeItaly 53 works
- 2 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States 45 works
- 3 Peking UniversityChina 40 works
- 4 University of MichiganUnited States 35 works
- 5 Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong 33 works
- 6 National University of SingaporeSingapore 33 works
- 7 Renmin University of ChinaChina 31 works
- 8 University College LondonUnited Kingdom 31 works
- 9 Johns Hopkins UniversityUnited States 30 works
- 10 Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong 28 works
Who are the leading researchers in Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving include Jo Moriarty.
- 1 Jo Moriarty United Kingdom 4.8k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research done?
The largest centres of Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), London (United Kingdom), Hong Kong (China) and Shanghai (China).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving?
Among universities, judged by research, London School of Economics and Political Science, Renmin University of China and International Institute for Population Sciences score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London School of Economics and Political ScienceUnited Kingdom | 73.9 | 46.6% | 14.3× | 25 | +82.7% |
| 2 | Renmin University of ChinaChina | 72.3 | 49.9% | 12.4× | 31 | +26.6% |
| 3 | International Institute for Population SciencesIndia | 66.8 | 46.0% | 81.2× | 20 | — |
| 4 | Zhongnan University of Economics and LawChina | 63.0 | 50.7% | 10.9× | 8 | +96.7% |
| 5 | Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong | 62.1 | 31.9% | 6.3× | 33 | +78.3% |
| 6 | National University of SingaporeSingapore | 62.0 | 42.8% | 4.5× | 33 | +70.4% |
| 7 | University College LondonUnited Kingdom | 61.7 | 43.2% | 3.0× | 31 | +170.4% |
| 8 | Syracuse UniversityUnited States | 60.2 | 34.2% | 10.9× | 16 | +91.9% |
| 9 | Duke-NUS Medical SchoolSingapore | 59.9 | 26.0% | 20.4× | 11 | +144.0% |
| 10 | Stockholm UniversitySweden | 57.3 | 40.8% | 7.2× | 17 | +38.4% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 36% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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