1st Edition
Family Structure and Intergenerational Support in Contemporary China Continuity and Change
By Qi Xu
Copyright 2026
242 Pages
16 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
242 Pages
16 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Using large sample surveys and statistical methods, this book examines Chinese family structure and family caregiving for the elderly.
The author examines a variety of issues, such as the miniaturization and nuclearization of the family, the reasons why multigenerational families still exist in contemporary China, gender differences and family networks in family living arrangements, the... Read more
1. Introduction: Chinese Family Structure in Transition and Elderly Care 2. Re-discussion on Miniaturization and Nuclearization 3. Why Live with Your Children? 4. With Whom and How Far to Live? 5. Is Empty Nest a Problem? 6. Who is Supporting the Elderly? 7. Why Provide for the Elderly? 8. Intergenerational Reciprocity 9. Changes of Filial Piety 10. Conclusion: Family Structure and Elderly Care in the Future
Biography
Qi Xu is currently a professor at School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Nanjing University. His research interests include marriage and family, social demography, social stratification, and quantitative methods.
