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Anthropometric Assessment of Intergenerational Height Differences among Indian Families

  • Krishnakumar Mallaiyan
Krishnakumar Mallaiyan
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Dharmasala, Mangattuparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk2626

Published 20-08-2026

Keywords

  • Anthropometry,
  • Intergeneration,
  • Height,
  • Children,
  • Parents,
  • Grand Parents
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Mallaiyan, K. (2026). Anthropometric Assessment of Intergenerational Height Differences among Indian Families. International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 6(2), 58–76. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk2626

Copyright (c) 2026 Krishnakumar Mallaiyan

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Abstract

Introduction: Human body height undergoes changes across generations, and variations in stature can be observed among individuals belonging to different generational cohorts. This study investigates changes in body height among Indian Gen Z youth in comparison with their parents and grandparents. Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered through Google Forms and distributed among Gen Z respondents. Participants were requested to provide the height measurements of themselves, their parents, and both paternal and maternal grandparents. A total of 98 valid responses were obtained for the study. The primary anthropometric variable examined was body height across three generations. Paired t-tests were employed to compare the height of sons and daughters with those of their parents, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents. Results: The findings indicate a significant increase in body height within the male lineage, from grandfathers to fathers and subsequently to sons (Gen Z males). A similar significant intergenerational change was also observed when comparing the heights of Gen Z males with those of their maternal ancestors. In contrast, the results show that the body height of daughters is not significantly greater than that of their parents and grandparents. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide valuable data for future public infrastructure facilities related to transports, educational institutions, public sector undertaking and private infrastructure facilities related to household utilities, private educational institutions etc.

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