New Estimates of the Sandwich Generation in the 2013 Panel Study of Income Dynamics

摘要: Purpose of the Study We use Roster and Transfers Module in 2013 Panel Income Dynamics to obtain first estimates prevalence transfers adult children parents for United States men women aged 35-75. Design Methods This article extends current understanding sandwich generation by comparing recent time money across ages between 35 75 years age. Results Over 30% individuals with living provide two generations. The does not differ age differences are small, though statistically significant. Conditional on providing transfers, more hours help than men, particularly their children. number given exceeds parents. Implications These findings show that both likely generations common ages. Our suggest a need rethink notion generation, which has focused late middle age, include younger older