Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Moore School of Business
Director of Thesis
Nancy Buchan
First Reader
David Hudgens
Abstract
Three decades has passed since China started implementing regulations and policies for population control. Today, the ever-famous “One-Child Policy” is starting to not only lose its popularity, but also its effectiveness in spurring economic growth. This paper will discuss the heavy social cost the last generation had to pay for the growth of economy and the slowing down of population growth, as well as the challenges in social adaptation young adults face today. As part of the literature review, this paper examines the issue of the “Upside down pyramid” and analyzes the family planning policy’s impact on China’s demography. The second half consists of statistical analysis of data gathered from university students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States. Comparisons between children who grew up with and without siblings are then made. This research highlights the differences in attitudes in social adaption between university students in China who are only children and who grew up with siblings, and their consequent implications on society.
Recommended Citation
Wei, Yuwei, "Does Being An Only Child Affect the Attitudes of Chinese Students?" (2014). Senior Theses. 1.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/1
Rights
© 2014, Yuwei Wei
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