SYMPOSIUM.

This symposium, published in the International Journal of Psychology, presents self-report studies from four countries that explore various aspects of family relationships in adulthood. Topics covered include intergenerational relationships in long-distance families, the significance of gratitude and indebtedness in supporting parents, the role of felt obligation and perceived reciprocity in support between mothers and adult children, the meaning of a sense of indebtedness towards parents in migrant and non-migrant families, and the impact of perceived parental differential treatment on sibling relationships. The findings have implications for family intervention and well-being. Additionally, this study examines the associations between childhood threats (parental abuse and bullying victimization) and cognitive difficulties in later life, with family functioning playing a mediating role. The findings suggest that frequent experiences of childhood threats are associated with higher levels of cognitive difficulties in later life, and family functioning mediates these relationships, particularly among older women. These findings emphasize the importance of gender-specific interventions to mitigate the negative effects of childhood threats on family outcomes and promote cognitive health in later life. [Extracted from the article]