Attitude toward marriage roles among chinese and american college students
Journal
Journal of Social Psychology
Journal Volume
126
Journal Issue
1
Pages
31-35
Date Issued
1986
Author(s)
Abstract
Abstract Data on attitudes toward marriage role were obtained from Chinese and American students in 1962 and 1984. Jacobson's (1950, 1952) Marriage-Role Attitude Scale was used. Results supported both hypotheses: Compared to American students in 1962, American students in 1984 held a more equalitarian attitude toward marriage role; in 1984, compared to American students, Chinese students held a more male-dominant attitude toward marriage role. The results also revealed some other interesting facts. Women in both countries and at both times held a more equalitarian viewpoint. This sex difference in marriage-role attitude among Americans was definitely stronger in 1984 than in 1962. Also, contrary to expectation, Chinese women held a more equalitarian attitude than Chinese men, suggesting an unsurfaced progressive nature among young, educated, Chinese women.
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Type
journal article