Ⅰ. Introduction 1
1. Research background 3
2. Research content and methodology 5
Ⅱ. Literature Review 7
1. Concept and types of family support 9
2. Assessing the environmental factors of family support 12
Ⅲ. Characteristics of family support and policy needs
21
1. Support for grownup children 23
2. Support for elderly parents 32
3. Implications 43
Ⅳ. Changing dynamics of family support and future
outlook 47
1. Outlook for support for grownup children 49
2. Outlook for support for elderly parents 55
3. Implications 67
V. Conclusion and policy implications 71
1. Conclusion 73
2. Policy implications 75
References 77