| This miniethnography explores the beliefs, practices, culture, and artifacts of contemporary dating and relationships as impacted by individual, family, and societal influences of modern Chinese women living in Shanghai, China. As China is the most populated country in the world, as well as a growing and influential culture, the importance of and demand for psychological sensitivity with this particular cultural group becomes more critical in the field of psychology. Given the recent dramatic shifts in China's economic, political, and social landscapes, young adults, particularly young females, are most profoundly impacted as they have been exposed to both traditional and modern beliefs and culture. Furthermore, significant changes in economic and political power have led to shifts in Chinese families, relationships, the institution of marriage, and degree of personal choice. This research illuminates and unravels experiences, internal and external conflicts, and tensions related to agency and pressure among young, modern Chinese women in Shanghai, China. |
