Intergenerational perspectives of Chinese men and women in their family obligation of choosing only a Chinese spouse

• Main Authors: Choa, Gerome S., Golloso, Cecille Nicole Q.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2013
• Subjects: Mate selection; Chinese > Marriage customs and rites; Chinese > Social life and customs; Psychology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5399
• Institution: De La Salle University

The study focused on intergenerational perspective of Chinese men and women in their obligation to choose only a Chinese spouse. The purpose of this study was to be able to have a full understanding as to why the norm is still prevalent, and to know the similarities and differences of the views of each generation. The researchers used a qualitative analysis approach to address the study. They interviewed twelve (12) participants consisting of six (6) males and six (6) females who were subdivided equally into three (3) generations. Results of the study show that reasons as to why the tradition is still being followed include the need to preserve the Chinese culture and to secure their futures as well which was discussed in this study through the Social Identity Theory, However, it also showed that as generations pass by, the perceived obligation to only marry someone who is Chinese deteriorates over time as supported by the theories of Acculturation ad Intergenerational Transmission. In addition, findings of the study also shows that there are exemptions to this obligation where one is allowed to marry someone from another race such as when one needs to take responsibility for certain circumstances such as impregnation.