The article explores the specific features of relationships between daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law, considering the family’s living arrangements. The study involved 212 married women from neolocal, patrilocal, and matrilocal families in Uzbekistan. Using a specially designed questionnaire, content analysis was conducted to examine the perceived advantages and disadvantages of joint and separate living, the image of the ideal mother-in-law, and the main causes of disagreements. The findings indicate that the primary benefit of joint living is mutual support, while the main advantage of separate living is personal freedom and independence. The greatest difficulties of cohabitation are associated with restrictions on personal autonomy, and household issues are identified as the leading source of conflict. The study concludes that communication culture and maintaining a balance between family autonomy and intergenerational support are key to constructive relationships.

intergenerational relations, family conflict, living arrangements, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, personal freedom, mutual support.

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