Using census and microcensus data from 1980 to 2016, this study by Judit Monostori (2023) examines trends in three-generational living arrangements in Hungary and the factors shaping their prevalence and characteristics. It shows that, except for the period between 1990 and 2001, the share of three-generation households among families with children declined over time, with a temporary increase following the post-transition economic recession and housing shortages. The determinants of three-generational living remained largely stable, although their relative importance shifted, as factors such as parental education and single parenthood became more influential, while rural residence became less so. Over time, this living arrangement has become increasingly associated with social disadvantage and poverty. Drawing on data from the Hungarian Generations and Gender Survey, the study also highlights that three-generational co-residence is concentrated in a relatively brief stage of family life, particularly when young adults begin having children.
Monostori, J. (2023). Three‐Generation Households in a Central and Eastern European Country: The Case of Hungary. Social Inclusion, 11(1), 256-268. https://doi.org/10.17645/si.v11i1.5968
