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Objectives. The objectives of the present paper are to analyze the changes in economic and cultural conditions of Bulgarian family and the way they influence the whole life framework, well-being as well as intergenerational family support and relations. Material and methods. The analysis is based on several national representative surveys carried out in 2006, 2009, and 2012 with respondents living in urban and rural regions, aged 18-65 years, relatively homogeneously distributed in the variables of environment, sex, educational level and age group. Data refer to different aspects of people's lives and their families. Follow the living conditions, economic and cultural capital, social support, cohesion and family solidarity. Results. Based on the findings of the three rounds of ESS, the present study revealed changes in Bulgarian family life in the following areas: 1) Economic issues: unemployment, low income, deteriorated living standards, place many Bulgarian families in difficult conditions. 2) Family support and solidarity: difficulties in economic terms affect family relationships and cohesion. 2/3 of the respondents indicate that they feel comfortable at home. Displayed variables: time spent with family, sense of concern for the closest people, forms of mutual assistance. 3) Cultural capital in the family: educational status of parents, intergenerational education mobility, motivation for education and achievements in school. Conclusions. The basic conclusion of the study is that the economic and cultural conditions of Bulgarian family have important and vital impact in the lives of individuals. |
