Jena, May 06, 2026. Communication dynamics between generations are currently being scientifically investigated in Jena. A new study analyzes how family members of different ages communicate with each other and what effects this has.
- Topic: Scientific study on intergenerational communication
- Focus: Communication dynamics between young and old within families
- Location: Research location Jena
How Families Talk to Each Other
Whether at the dinner table, at family celebrations, or in everyday life: the way different generations communicate with each other shapes family life. A current investigation in Jena focuses precisely on these communication dynamics. Researchers are exploring how dialogues between younger and older people take place in reality and what psychological and social effects these conversations trigger.
The focus is on the family level. Often, different life worlds, experiences, and linguistic habits clash here. The study aims to uncover patterns of how understanding succeeds across age boundaries or at which points misunderstandings originate.
Background: Jena as a Location for Social and Aging Research
As a traditional university city, Jena is an important center for empirical social and behavioral research. In addition to the strong natural science and medical faculties, researchers at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität as well as the local Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes regularly dedicate themselves to the social effects of demographic change – for example, at the Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung. Studies on intergenerational communication are of growing importance as society ages and stable dialogue between generations is crucial for social cohesion. Findings from such psychological and sociological investigations often flow into family counseling services or social prevention programs.
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Gesprächsdynamik – Studie analysiert Gespräche zwischen Generationen
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