Multi-Generational Family

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This research paper will seek to analyse the various aspect of multi-generational living through primary research which involves conducting interview questions with young adults whom are living with their family members, some of whom are already living in a multi-generational family whereas some are not. Additionally, this research paper will include pass research papers to support any parallel findings and analyse. The objectives of the researches are to observe any need or support within a multi-generational family, specifically in the area of communicational development and their living environment.

Introduction
Family plays a crucial role in every individual’s lives, similarly, every individual plays a crucial role in their own family …show more content…

The initial being living rooms or dining areas, as spaces that could be designed to promote family interactions. The latter being bedrooms or bathrooms.
Some important aspects are – how the physical environment of home concepts influences the psychological factor of an individual, spaces in which are conducive for intimate communication, a space for developing kneaded family relationship, and also the need to set a fine line between private space and social spaces.
1.2 Personal Behaviours
In terms of behavioural, we could observe how individuals relate to social beings. Everyone behaves and relate to people differently, depending on how close in relationship they are to the person. Similarly, for those who leaves in close proximity or even under the same roof. This happens when the person had accustomed specific behaviours respectively towards separate individuals as a way to show either affections or discontentment. From the studies of family relationship development in Perry Christenson’s and Ben Potter’s Family 360°, it is mentioned that the behaviour of a family member is a contributing factor towards family communication. Ideally, family members …show more content…

Due to the scarcity of Singapore’s land space and the change in household demographics, that HDB flats are then built down sized in respond to the various appending factors. Which often restricts multi-generational families from being able to live together, as a large space is required to meet the respective needs of the family members –for example an elderly requires supports or aids such as commodes or handrails,