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International Journal of
Population Studies Multigenerational evaluation of globalization

Appendices

Appendix A1. Interview guide
Introduction

This study is conducted to understand different changes that have occurred in Indian families over the course of the past
30 years. We would like to know what changes you have perceived in family dynamics, parent-child relationships, marriage,
and career choices compared to other generations. We assure you that the information you share will be treated with high
confidentiality and will be used only for academic purposes.

Changes in the parent-child relationship
1. Can you describe the relationship you have with your children and grandchildren?
2. Do you think there have been major changes in the relationships of parents, children, and grandchildren in the past
30 years or so in society as a whole?
3. If yes, what are the changes?

Changes in marriage
1. Do you think there are changes that you can see in the process of marriage of your children or grandchildren compared
to your time?
2. If yes, what are the changes?
3. How do you think it will be in the coming years?

Changes in career choices
1. What do you have to say about the choice of career of your children and grandchildren?
2. Do you think there is a change in the process of choosing a career among young generations in society in general?
3. If yes, what are the changes?

Changes in family dynamics
1. Do you think there have been any changes you experienced within the families in the past years?
2. If yes, what are the changes?

Conclusion
Other than the factors we have already discussed, do you think there are any major changes in family relationships?
Similar questions were asked to participants of all generations with small variations. For example, the first question asked
about the parent-child relationship was, “Can you describe the relationship you have with your parents and children?” to the
Trans-G group and “Can you describe the relationship you have with your parents and grandparents?” to the Cont-G group.

Appendix A2. Changes in Indian family dynamics, marriage, and career choices
Themes Sub‑themes Codes
1. Shift from joint family to Decreased number of children
nuclear family Perception of having fewer resources in a joint family
Change from agriculture as a profession
2. Filial piety Respect toward parents
Decreased attention to elderly parents
Obedience
Change in the traditional display of respect by youngsters
3. Sense of individuality More importance to one’s own preference
Increased sense of autonomy
Religious rituals have become a choice
(Cont’d...)

Volume 11 Issue 2 (2025) 93 https://doi.org/10.36922/ijps.2404