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The aim is to analyze trends and factors affecting intergenerational distance and coresidence among aging Finnish parents.

May 6, 2026Social ForcesOpen Access

Are aging parents and adult children living farther apart? Decomposing trends in intergenerational proximity and coresidence among Finnish parents aged 60–69 (2003–2023)

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Examines trends in the distance and coresidence of aging parents and adult children in Finland, revealing implications for support systems.

The aim is to analyze trends and factors affecting intergenerational distance and coresidence among aging Finnish parents.
Analyzed register data from Finland (2003-2023)
Computed travel times to assess proximity between parents aged 60-69 and children aged 18+
Decomposed changes in distance and coresidence by sociodemographic factors
Coresidence rates were low, with 10% for sons and 5% for daughters in 2023
Distance to the nearest non-coresident child increased by 10-19%, averaging 3-4 minutes longer
Father-daughter distance showed the greatest increase, highlighting demographic shifts

Afable et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines trends in the distance and coresidence of aging parents and adult children in Finland, revealing implications for support systems.