From the perspective of family life cycle,and drawing on data from national population censuses,and one percent population surveys,as well as other relevant resources,this paper examines the changing trajectory of the...From the perspective of family life cycle,and drawing on data from national population censuses,and one percent population surveys,as well as other relevant resources,this paper examines the changing trajectory of the Chinese family over the past 70 years,particularly since the reform and opening-up in 1978.It has been found that the changes of family life cycle are embedded in the broad context of socioeconomic transformation and demographic transition.The delayed age at first marriage has postponed the onset of family formation;the substantially reduced number of children has shortened the length of family expansion,but increased the time span of family stability and empty-nest,and the family is becoming old due to low birthrate and longer life expectancy.In other words,the six-stages associated with the traditional family life cycle has been largely reshaped in the past 70 years,which in turn substantially compromised traditional family functions.In the new era,therefore,it is necessary for the government to provide family-friendly policies in childcare and elderly support in order to fill in the gap in family-oriented public services,and to improve the potentials of long-term development of Chinese families.展开更多
This paper provided an overview of literature on life expectancy of Chinese popu-lation,elaborated the characteristics of the significant increase in the average life expectancy(ALE)of Chinese population over the past...This paper provided an overview of literature on life expectancy of Chinese popu-lation,elaborated the characteristics of the significant increase in the average life expectancy(ALE)of Chinese population over the past 70 years since the founding of PRC,analyzed the major factors contributing to the improvement in the ALE,and highlight the needs to put greater emphasize to increase average healthy life expectancy(AHLE),to narrow the regional differences in AHLE,to advocate and promote healthy lifestyles,and to prevent and control pollution persistently and effectively.展开更多
文摘From the perspective of family life cycle,and drawing on data from national population censuses,and one percent population surveys,as well as other relevant resources,this paper examines the changing trajectory of the Chinese family over the past 70 years,particularly since the reform and opening-up in 1978.It has been found that the changes of family life cycle are embedded in the broad context of socioeconomic transformation and demographic transition.The delayed age at first marriage has postponed the onset of family formation;the substantially reduced number of children has shortened the length of family expansion,but increased the time span of family stability and empty-nest,and the family is becoming old due to low birthrate and longer life expectancy.In other words,the six-stages associated with the traditional family life cycle has been largely reshaped in the past 70 years,which in turn substantially compromised traditional family functions.In the new era,therefore,it is necessary for the government to provide family-friendly policies in childcare and elderly support in order to fill in the gap in family-oriented public services,and to improve the potentials of long-term development of Chinese families.
文摘This paper provided an overview of literature on life expectancy of Chinese popu-lation,elaborated the characteristics of the significant increase in the average life expectancy(ALE)of Chinese population over the past 70 years since the founding of PRC,analyzed the major factors contributing to the improvement in the ALE,and highlight the needs to put greater emphasize to increase average healthy life expectancy(AHLE),to narrow the regional differences in AHLE,to advocate and promote healthy lifestyles,and to prevent and control pollution persistently and effectively.
