A Separation System For China's Mainland: Concept And Social Reality

Wei, Chen; Shi, Luwen; Xiao-ling, Luo

doi:10.1093/lawfam/ebr020

Cited by 5 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 1 publication

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Domestic violence happens everywhere, but based on previous researches, we can conclude that it is applicable in the context of Asian countries. According to Chen et al (2012), a separation system should be established before couples proceed with marital dissolution. This separation system provides a "room" for couples to reconsider their relationship, discuss with family members, and take rational decisions before proceeding with the termination of marriage.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The Driving Forces of Marital Dissolution in Asian Countries

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Marital dissolution is the legal termination of marital obligations between spouses, and it has been perceived as a very common issue, especially when there are more challenges and expectations in one's life. This article is a systematic review study, which explores the factors or driving forces that lead to marital dissolution. Besides that, the pattern of this study is derived from a combination of marital dissolution culture, factors of marital dissolution, perspectives, and information extracted from Asian countries. Electronic database was used to search appropriate reading materials and a total of 10 journals were found. This article presents a systematic review of 10 journals that are the results of some inclusion and exclusion criteria. The driving forces of marital dissolution such as domestic violence, cohabitation, interparental conflict, economic considerations, house holding, and separation across borders were discussed systematically.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…China has a big population and the statistics of couples filing for marital dissolution reached more than 1 million. According to Chen, Shi, and Luo (2012), there were 1,331,000 cases of marital dissolutions recorded in the year of 2003, and this figure is 154,000 more than the cases recorded in the year of 2002.…”

mentioning

confidence: 95%

The Driving Forces of Marital Dissolution in Asian Countries

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Although universal marriage is still the widespread expectation for young adults, marriage is no longer the only potential outcome. Recent decades have witnessed increases in both divorce and remarriage rates, thus putting a growing percentage of previously married individuals back into the marriage market (Chen, Shi, and Luo, ). In conjunction with these changes, cohabitation rates in mainland China are on the rise, as living together prior to marriage is becoming increasingly common (Zhang, ), and sexual activity among unmarried young adults is steadily increasing (Feng and Quanhe, ).…”

Section: Dating Mate Selection and Marriagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Economic reforms and the shift toward a market economy, substantial demographic shifts within the population, and the influence of the state have all contributed to these changes. In the contemporary environment, Chinese families have encountered rising divorce rates (Chen, Shi, and Luo, ), declines in fertility (Jones, ), shifts away from patrilocality (Xu and Li, ), increasing rates of cohabitation (Zhang, ), premarital sex (Higgins et al., ), rising ages at first marriage (Feng and Quanhe, ), and increasing concerns about intergenerational support (Yue and Ng, ). Despite these substantial changes, one consistent feature has remained—the presence of filial piety within Chinese families.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval: An Examination of Young Adults in China

Blair

Madigan

2019

Social Science Quarterly

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine how willing daughters and sons are to date or marry someone without parental approval. Results Males were shown to be significantly more willing to go against parental approval compared to females. Familial characteristics were more likely to influence males' willingness to date without parental approval, while females were strongly influenced by their individual characteristics, and particularly those related to the qualities they desired in a partner. Conclusions Although a significant portion of young adults stated their willingness to comply with their parents’ wishes, a large portion did not. Cultural and economic factors may be affecting adherence to filial piety. The results are discussed within the developmental paradigm.

show abstract

“…The expectations of becoming married and having children have long been salient elements of Chinese culture, as the continuation of family lineage is of central importance within families (Qi, 2014). However, due to shifts toward modernization and materialism (Schwartz, 2004), as a consequence of economic change, recent decades have been witness to higher rates of premarital sex (Higgins et al, 2002) and cohabitation (Zhang, 2017), an increasing age at first marriage (Feng and Quanhe, 1996), higher rates of divorce (Chen et al, 2012), and substantial declines in fertility (Jones, 2007). These changes are evident in young adults, and are inextricably linked to how they formulate goals for themselves concerning marriage and parenthood.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China: Changes over Time

Blair

Madigan

2020

Journal of Family Issues

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women’s marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, fewer numbers of children, and a later age at first birth. Pronatalist attitudes and gender role attitudes are shown to have strong associations with marriage and fertility aspirations in recent years. Peer influence is associated with marriage preferences, while parental characteristics are shown to significantly influence fertility preferences. While individual traits such as school performance yield significant associations, such effects are not as strong as anticipated. The results are discussed within the developmental paradigm, with focus upon the potential influence of cultural globalization and changing Chinese gender roles.

show abstract

A Separation System For China's Mainland: Concept And Social Reality

Cited by 5 publications

References 1 publication

The Driving Forces of Marital Dissolution in Asian Countries

The Driving Forces of Marital Dissolution in Asian Countries

Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval: An Examination of Young Adults in China

Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China: Changes over Time

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About