Analyzing the factors and consequences of the communication gap between generations in the family

The main objective of this study is analyzing the factors and consequences of the intergenerational communication gap in the Iranian family.By using qualitative method and grounded theory approach, an in-depth semi-structured interview was conducted with 20 researchers of generational studies in Iran. The results showed the causal factors are heavy economic and social responsibility of the family, Reduction of family-oriented collective leisure, loss of authority and parenting role of parents and Lack of knowledge and communication skills between parents and children. The contextual factors are distinctive worldview and values of generations and disruption in economic, social and cultural resources that generate dialogue. the intervening factors include non-recognition of children's generational identity in the family and The presence of political power in the field of dialogue production. Also The results showed that actions caused by contextual and intervening factors include; lack of mechanism for training dialogue-oriented communication, lack of empowering parents to accept the values and life world of their children and lack of economic and social policy and family-centered communication. the consequences includes lack of formation of dialogue-oriented civil family, reduction of intergenerational efficiency and productivity and reduction of intergenerational empathy and participation to build a common present and future.