Author(s)

Bei Jia

Affiliation(s)

School of Business Administration, Baise University, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China.

Corresponding Author

Bei Jia

ABSTRACT

This study aims to analyze the reasons for the declining marriage willingness among young people in China, with a particular focus on the roles of social expectations and economic factors. Through a literature review and theoretical analysis, the research finds that: First, despite the increasingly diverse views on marriage in modern society, traditional culture continues to play an important role in the marriage choices of young people, with many feeling pressured to marry due to family and societal expectations. Second, economic factors such as high housing prices and living costs significantly restrict young people's marriage choices, leading them to tend to postpone marriage. Finally, changes in personal values have led young people to prioritize self-actualization and personal happiness, preferring to consider marriage only after achieving career stability. These findings reveal the conflict between social expectations and personal choices, providing important implications for policy-making and social support. Future research should further explore the impact of these factors in different regions and cultural contexts to better understand the dilemmas young people face regarding marriage choices.

KEYWORDS

Marriage willingness; Social expectations; Economic factors; Personal values; Young people in China

CITE THIS PAPER

Bei Jia. Social expectations and personal choices: Analyzing the marriage willingness of young people under economic constraints. World Journal of Sociology and Law. 2024, 2(2): 43-46. DOI: 10.61784/wjsl3003.

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