The global pandemic has profoundly impacted our daily routines, our work, and how we interact with family.
By comparison, only 32% merged households to enhance someones situation (down 16%).
Still, once people live together, frictions and psychological stressors emerge.
Nevertheless, some expressed appreciation for the emotional and financial support while living with others during the pandemic.
Within the U.S., attitudes vary among diverse populations.
About 19% felt living together was a burden or inconvenience pre-COVID, compared to 36% in 2020.
Asian Americans are more positive about multigenerational living than the overall population.
They are largely motivated by feelings of obligation.
Expression of dependency rose from 19% before the pandemic to 34% during the pandemic.
This situation may increase the emotional toll on them.
Practical advice could help people minimize the challenges of living together, the report suggests.
About 62% took place on message boards and topical sites; 13% on social networks.
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