Patrilocal, Matrilocal, or Neolocal? Intergenerational Proximity of Married Couples in China
Patrilocal, Matrilocal, or Neolocal? Intergenerational Proximity of Married Couples in China
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DOI：
10.1111/jomf.12538
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发表时间：
2019-06-01
影响因子：
6
通讯作者：
Ermisch, John
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作者：
Gruijters, Rob J.;Ermisch, John
目的 本研究描述了中国当前的代际亲密度模式，并分析了与夫妻亲密度相关的结构条件。背景 父系是中国传统亲属制度的核心，深深植根于儒家信仰。然而，近几十年来，这种习俗受到了国内移民以及家庭价值观和偏好变化的挑战。方法 作者使用来自 2010 年中国家庭追踪研究的 4,256 对全国代表性夫妇样本，模拟了配偶双方的户籍（户口）出身、教育水平和兄弟姐妹结构对代际接近度的影响。结果 近 75% 的中国已婚夫妇与男方父母住在一起或住得很近。然而，代际亲近性存在很强的社会梯度，父权在农村出身和受教育程度较低的夫妇中尤为明显。母居仍然不常见，尽管当妻子没有兄弟时这种情况更常见。结论 尽管其他父权传统在中国的大转型中崩溃了，但父系居住习俗却表现出了非凡的韧性。影响 作者对父权的持续存在提供了解释，并讨论了对代际支持、性别不平等和重男轻女的影响。
Objective The study describes current patterns of intergenerational proximity in China and analyzes the structural conditions that are associated with couples' proximity to the husband's and the wife's parents. Background Patrilocality is a core aspect of the traditional Chinese kinship system and is deeply rooted in Confucian beliefs. In recent decades, however, this custom has been challenged by internal migration as well changes in family values and preferences. Method The authors model the effect of each spouse's household registration (hukou) origin, education level, and sibling structure on intergenerational proximity using a nationally representative sample of 4,256 couples derived from the 2010 China Family Panel Studies. Results Almost 75% of married Chinese couples live with or in close proximity to the husband's parents. There is, however, a strong social gradient in intergenerational proximity, and patrilocality is particularly pronounced among rural-origin and less-educated couples. Matrilocal residence remains unusual, although it is more likely when the wife has no brothers. Conclusion The custom of patrilocal residence demonstrates a remarkable resilience, even as other patriarchal traditions have crumbled in the face of China's Great Transformation. Implications The authors provide explanations for the persistence of patrilocality and discuss implications for intergenerational support, gender inequality, and son preference.