ABSTRACT The current study describes from an attachment-theoretical viewpoint how intergenerational support in adult child-parent relationships is associated with wellbeing both generations. attachment perspective and its focus on affective relationship characteristics considered as important theoretical framework for the investigation of special across life span. Data Netherlands Kinship Panel Study ( N =1,456 dyads) were analysed to investigate if quality moderated association between...

The prevalence and social acceptance of childlessness have increased in recent decades. Still, little is known about how this shaped, the extent to which approval differs across Europe, what factors cause potential cross‐national variation. authors used data from European Social Survey 2006 ( N = 36,187) examine attitude toward voluntary 20 countries. Results multilevel models were largely line with expectations derived Second Demographic Transition theory concerning traditional orientation,...

Many European countries are facing plasma shortages, with lack of awareness and knowledge about donation being a potential explanation for low donor numbers. One approach to increasing is through informal educational methods, such as serious games. We developed game focused on children adolescents (8-17 years) in the Netherlands tested it 744 participants collaboration science museum NEMO Amsterdam. The effectiveness was assessed by measuring change from open-ended questions pen-and-paper...

Although immigrants may be more dependent on their immediate family for support, they also experience a wider generation-gap in values regarding intergenerational solidarity, because of processes acculturation. Based large scale survey data (N = 2,028), differences between first and second generation solidarity were examined among members the Netherlands with an immigration background from Turkey, Morocco, Suriname, The Dutch Antilles. Using multilevel analytic approach, effects individual...

ABSTRACT This paper examines the associations between different forms of support, who provides support and wellbeing older adults in Germany. Particular attention is paid to differences associated with kin non-kin providers emotional instrumental support. In addition, quality relationships examined as a moderator association social wellbeing. Data for 1,146 respondents German Ageing Survey 2002 were analysed determine combinations or relationship that best predicted Emotional from both found...

Using data from the Netherlands Kinship Panel Surveys, this study investigated divorced and widowed parents' ( N = 350) decision making about living arrangements after repartnering: Twenty‐eight percent lived apart together LAT ) others (remarried or cohabiting). The focus was on determinants of : Women, older respondents, residents larger cities, parents 2 more children are apt to . On basis additional qualitative interviews with respondents n 25), reasons for were investigated. Data showed...

Humans are widely considered to be susceptible incentives, which frequently employed encourage specific behaviors. However, incentives have surprisingly inconsistent effects when used motivate prosocial behavior – sometimes producing no behavioral change or even backfiring. To explain these inconsistencies, we extended a prominent image-based model of behavior, based on the idea that social norms shape reputational consequences receiving incentives. We tested key predictions this by...

The current study examines the association between family support and wellbeing in elderly, paying particular attention to possible moderating role of attachment style. Data from a community-dwelling, ethnically diverse, elderly sample (N = 1118) were analyzed determine best linear combination emotional support, instrumental styles predicting wellbeing. Emotional generally was associated with higher whereas related decreased As expected, however, these associations qualified by Receiving had...

Purpose: Providing support to an aging parent may pose challenges adult children but also provide opportunity "give back" loved ones. The current study investigated changes in emotional and instrumental quality across a period of 4 years. Additionally, associations between intergenerational well-being over time were investigated. Design Methods: Data from the first second waves Netherlands Kinship Panel Study (N = 6,062) analyzed investigate relative importance relationship exchange test...

In donor health research, the 'Healthy Donor Effect' (HDE) often biases study results and hampers their interpretation. This refers to fact that donors are a selected 'healthier' subset of population due both selection procedures self-selection. Donors with long versus short careers, or high low donation intensities compared avoid this HDE, but underlying differences might also cause these in behaviour. Our aim was estimate what extent donor´s perceived status associates cessation...

In recent years, social media has become increasingly central to the communication strategies of non-profit organizations. While body research on use in philanthropy is extensive and growing, it predominantly focuses monetary donations. Studies examining role facilitating non-monetary contributions, such as blood product donations, remain fragmented lack a comprehensive perspective. This study addresses this gap by exploring how European banks engage with donors non-donors. Drawing 22...

Dispositional styles of relating to significant others—adult attachment—are linked social relatedness across the life span. Prior work has concentrated on receipt perceived support and not examined links between attachment patterns exchange. Data from a sample older adults ( N 1,118) were used examine how secure, dismissive, fearfully avoidant dimensions associated with network size exchange in kin non-kin networks. Security was related larger size, greater reciprocity, less “giving” kin,...

BACKGROUND Temporary deferral of whole blood donors is essential for a safe supply, yet may impact donor return. Different reasons differently affect return, and experience interfere with this. Therefore, we studied the joint effect reason on STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We used large‐scale retrospective cohort design including all Dutch donation attempt in 2013 to 2015 (n = 343,825). established details target (including if applicable), attendances 2 years after donation, characteristics (blood...

BACKGROUND Willingness to donate blood depends on personal characteristics, beliefs, and motivations, but also the cultural context. The aim of this study was examine whether willingness is associated with attitudes toward transfusion, motivators, incentives these factors vary across countries in European Union (EU). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS sample consisted 27,868 participants, from 28 EU member states, who were interviewed about donation transfusion‐related issues for 2014 round...

The Nuss procedure was introduced at our center in 1999. operation mainly performed for cosmesis. Little information is available regarding the influence of this on lung function.The aim study, a prospective analysis, to analyze effect function variables. Between 1999 and 2007 total 203 patients with pectus excavatum were treated procedure, whom 145 (104 male, 41 female) located Emma Children's Hospital. In latter subset consecutive patients, static variables [total capacity (TLC),...

Background and Objectives More insight into donor health behaviour may contribute to more efficient focused strategies regarding care management. Donor InSight ( DIS ) is a Dutch cohort study of blood plasma donors. We aimed outline the objectives methods , describe cohort, compare it active population. Materials Methods In 2007‐2009 ‐I, n = 31 338) 2012‐2013 ‐ II 34 826, whom 22 132 also participated in ‐I) questionnaire data on demographics, donation, lifestyle, family composition, disease...

Journal Article Double Standards: Differences in Norms on Voluntary Childlessness for Men and Women Get access Arieke J. Rijken, Rijken 11VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department Sociology, 1081 HV The Netherlands; 2Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute, 2502 AR Hague, Netherlands. **Corresponding author. Email: a.j.rijken@vu.nl Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Eva-Maria Merz European Sociological Review, Volume 30,...

Abstract Background Traditionally, during crises the number of new blood donors increases. However, current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic created additional barriers to donate due governmental prevention measures and increased personal health risks. In this report, we examined how affected donor registrations in Netherlands, especially among groups with higher risk profiles for severe COVID‐19. Additionally, explored role media donation registrations. Study Design Methods We...

ABSTRACT Family relationships play a major role in individuals' lives and can be source of comfort, support protection during the entire lifecourse. Particularly context life events, such as widowhood, family may salient for (older) adults coping with feelings grief, loss loneliness. Using Dutch survey data 18 in-depth interviews from sub-sample, this study examines through lifespan reducing loneliness among ever-widowed older ( i.e. persons who have at some time their experienced death...

Abstract Starting from a life course perspective, this study aims to gain more insight into mobility patterns of recently separated mothers, focusing especially on moves the location their own mother: maternal grandmother. Separated having linked lives with may benefit practical and emotional support. Additionally, grandparents' home can be (temporary) place stay shortly after divorce. Data come System social statistical datasets (Statistics Netherlands). This unique dataset combines...