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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the intergenerational relationship patterns between older parents and their adult children, and to explore the associations between these patterns and depressive symptoms. Previous studies have relatively lacked consideration of the multidimensionality of intergenerational relationship solidarity, and very few have considered multiple children in their analyses. Methods: Using survey data collected in 2021 from 700 older adults aged 65 and older in Jeju Province, this study conducted latent class analysis and regression analysis. Results: This study found two different types of intergenerational solidarity: “intimate” and “intimate but distant.” The “intimate” class was significantly associated with lower depressive symptoms when compared to the “intimate but distant” class. However, no significant difference in depressive symptoms was found between types in the relationship with the third most frequently contacted child. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the family still functions as an important social institution and that service and policy considerations are needed for older adults who are particularly restricted in face-to-face contact and related daily life support when public services do not function properly during social crises.

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