Question

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which of the following have contributed to the growing number of multigenerational households in the united states?
□ immigration patterns
□ a decline in life expectancy
□ housing shortages
□ economic stresses
□ out - of - wedlock childbearing

Explanation:

• Immigration patterns: Many immigrant families in the U.S. live multigenerationally to preserve cultural ties and share resources.
• Housing shortages: High housing costs and limited supply push families to combine households to afford shelter.
• Economic stresses: Job instability, low wages, and high expenses (like healthcare) lead to shared living to cut costs.
• Out-of-wedlock childbearing: Single parents may move in with family members for childcare and financial support.
• A decline in life expectancy does not drive growth in multigenerational households; longer life expectancy (not decline) would more likely contribute to more multigenerational living as elders live longer with family.

Answer:

☑️ immigration patterns
☑️ housing shortages
☑️ economic stresses
☑️ out-of-wedlock childbearing