Family Satisfaction in Two-Generation Farm Families: The Role of Stress and Resources

Abstract

This study examines the role of stress and resources in family satisfaction for two-generation farm families, defined as fathers and mothers actively involved in the operation or management of the farm together with the younger generation, consisting of sons and daughters-in-law. From a sample of 481 adults, regression models are developed to explore predictors of family satisfaction. The models highlight the central role of family stress, unity, and power in the perception of family satisfaction; however, the role these variables played differed for each generation. Several implications for educators and clinicians are discussed.