Family Structure and Intergenerational Support in Contemporary China

Using large sample surveys and statistical methods, this book examines Chinese family structure and family caregiving for the elderly.

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.

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