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  • Objective: This contribution addresses the question of how social norms, felt obligation, and received support influence the support of adults for their mothers and fathers. In addition, the study examines whether perceived commitment has a mediating role to play here. Background: The exchange of support between generations is described by the theory of intergenerational solidarity and aspects of social exchange theory. Method: The study focuses on families in which all members are not necessarily in need of support. 215 German adult children aged 22 to 51 years were questioned about their support exchanges at two measurement time points 12 months apart. A distinction is made between emotional and instrumental support. The analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The study showed that social norms, support received by parents, and felt obligation influence adult support for their parents one year later. In addition, felt obligation mediated the positive association between social norms and given support. It also mediated the association between received support from parents and support given. Testing for differences as a function of parent gender revealed mediation in all dyads except for instrumental support in dyads with mothers. Conclusion: This study contributes to a better understanding of adults' giving of support to their parents and explicitly highlights the importance of felt obligation.
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