While the young Indians hold older in great respect, the new national study from India’s help reveals a complex image of intergenerational relationships marked by strong family ties and expanding communication gaps.
The report “Understanding intergenerational dynamics and perception of aging” was released on Friday in Bengalur using India. Up to 5,798 respondents in 10 Indian cities have been examined, including 70% of youth and 30% of the older city households, and the report casts light on how aging is perceived and experienced.
The findings show that although young people describe older as “wise” (51%) and “respected” (43%), most also associate them with “loneliness” (56%) and “addiction” (48%). More than half of the elder (54%) admit negative feelings of aging, often because of emotional neglect or perceived autonomy.
The report stated that the youth also acknowledged the influence of the media in shaping their perception, with 80% reporting that the depictions of elderly, as wise, dependent or even comic play a major role. Interestingly, young people living in close proximity to the elders showed a higher level of prejudices of stereotypes.
Digital use of low between older
According to a report, 66% of older and 61% youth interact daily at home, emphasizing the ongoing power of traditional family structures. However, digital wiring remains limited: only 41% of older smartphones and only 13% use computers or internet. Youth often considers the elder to be “impartial” in learning technology, while the elder accuses the patient’s lack of teaching and a rapid explanation, she said in the report.
The report also found that 86% older rely primarily on the family in support and encouraging 75% of youth will be willing to voluntarily register for services with older care, such as society or technical assistance.
Loneliness, poor health and financial uncertainty have emerged as the highest concerns about young and older aging. Despite the changing social dynamics, 88% of the youth still wish to live with the family in old age, reflecting the ongoing belief in a multigenic life.
“Don’t take assets soon, stay on the alert online”
At the opening of C. Balaram report, representative of the secretary of the government, the ministry of women and the development of children and strengthening the position of various citizens and seniors, he said: “spending time with parents and grandparents is not only responsibility, but an opportunity to build deeper relations.
He also offered citizens caution not to prematurely overcome your children’s assets. “Asset management is critical to financial independence. And in today’s digital age, seniors must also be vigilant in order to target them as a growing threat of cyber crime,” he added.
Published – 13 June 2025 9:13
