In the past it was widely assumed that older people in Japan were respected and revered; changes in the culture are evident when looking at living arrangements. Among individuals age 65 and over, the number of three-generation households has declined from 70 percent in 1980 to in 2010.

Among individuals age 65 and over, the number of three-generation households has declined from 70 percent in 1980 to 16% in 2010.

Explanation:

In the past in Japan, it was assumed that elders are very much respected but recent studies show that changes in culture and population is affecting the importance of old people. When looking at people above 65 years old, the number of three-generation households has declined from 70 percent in 1980 to 42% in 2010. Although they have been an increase in the number of elderly persons in each household, the number of three-generation households has declined for example the number of old people in Japan with child has declined from 70 percent in 1980 to 42% in 2010.