Mate selection, intimacy, and marital love in Chinese society

Insider Perspectives of Mate Selection in Modern Chinese Society

Journal of Asian Research ◽

10.22158/jar.v5n1p28 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. p28

Author(s):

Szu-Yu Lin ◽

Richard B Miller ◽

Li Ping Su ◽

Jason Whiting ◽

Roy Bean ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Mate Selection ◽

Family Background ◽

Married Women ◽

Chinese Society ◽

Chinese Adults ◽

Never Married ◽

Married Men ◽

Western Values ◽

Contemporary Chinese

With the increased exposure to Western cultures and the transition towards modernization, Chinese society has experienced substantial social change, which has influenced marital relationships. Although recent research has documented contemporary patterns of marital interaction, less is known about what Chinese adults consider to be an ideal marital partner. The values of contemporary Chinese adults about mate selection preferences were addressed by conducting six focus groups in Taipei, Taiwan. The focus groups included a total of 51 participants (male=25; female=26) and included separate groups for middle-aged married men, middle-aged married women, younger married men, younger married women, never-married young adult men, and never-married young adult women. The results from qualitative analysis indicated three major themes in an ideal partner: family-of-origin, which included similar family background and good relationship with in-laws, personal qualities, which included financially stability and being responsible, and relationship qualities, which included getting along, communicating well, mutual respect, and gender equality. These results indicate that contemporary Chinese adults value a combination of traditional Chinese (e.g., similar family background) and Western (e.g., good communication) values. Overall, the young Chinese participants showed greater incorporation of Western values than the older participants. These findings suggest that modern Chinese society is being increasingly influenced by individualistic Western values.

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An introduction to the themed issue on RNA biology in China

Essays in Biochemistry ◽

10.1042/ebc20200031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 64 (6) ◽

pp. 863-866

Author(s):

Zhe Wu

Keyword(s):

Molecular Biology ◽

Chinese Society ◽

Fortieth Anniversary ◽

Rna Biology ◽

Research And Education ◽

Education In China

Abstract The year 2019 marked the fortieth anniversary of the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (CSBMB), whose mission is to promote biomolecular research and education in China. The last 40 years have witnessed tremendous growth and achievements in biomolecular research by Chinese scientists and Essays in Biochemistry is delighted to publish this themed issue that focuses on exciting areas within RNA biology, with each review contributed by key experts from China.

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Children's Characteristics and Dual Filial Beliefs in Chinese Society

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e524882006-001 ◽

2005 ◽

Author(s):

Kuang-Hui Yeh

Keyword(s):

Chinese Society

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A picture is a thousand inferences: First impressions and mate selection in the internet dating market

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e633962013-487 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher Olivola ◽

Alexander Todorov ◽

Ali Hortacsu ◽

Dan Ariely

Keyword(s):

Mate Selection ◽

First Impressions ◽

The Internet ◽

Internet Dating

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Icotinib bei NSCLC-Patienten mit EGFR-Mutationen: Chinesische Eigenentwicklung will auf den Weltmarkt

Onkologische Welt ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1630236 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 03 (05) ◽

pp. 208-208

Author(s):

Alexander Kretzschmar

Keyword(s):

Clinical Oncology ◽

Chinese Society ◽

Sich Eine

Mit Icotinib schickt sich eine weitere, gegen Mutationen des EGF-Rezeptors (EGFRm+) gerichtete Therapie des nicht-kleinzelligen Lungenkarzinoms (NSCLC) an, nach China auch die Zulassung in Europa und USA zu erreichen. Dies berichtete Dr. Sun Yan, Beijing, kürzlich auf der 15. Jahrestagung der Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO). Dafür sind allerdings noch einige Verbesserungen am Studiendesign, vor allem bei der molekularen Charakterisierung der Patienten, notwendig, kritisierte Prof. Tony Mok, Honkong.

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