Timothy J Madigan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4213415 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Timothy J Madigan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Timothy J |
| FAMILY NAME | Madigan |
| SIGNATURE | MADIGAN T J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mansfield University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6185-534X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Retreat from Marriage and Childbearing in China
The modernization of China has led to considerable economic and cultural change, and the rates of marriage and fertility have been declining. Despite recent changes in fertility policy, which allow for more births, the resulting pattern has been one of lower fertility. In addition, marriage rates have been declining, while cohabitation and singlehood have increased. Using a sample of young adults, this study examines the respective aspirations fo…
Universal Logic, Ethics, and Truth
Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China
China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women's marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, few…
Dating attitudes and behaviors of American and Chinese college students
Research reveals a vibrant courtship process during adolescence in the United States. Fewer studies exist, however, on the courtship process in China, a country which is undergoing tremendous economic change, and even fewer studies employ a cross-cultural approach to examine dating during adolescence. One such study from nearly two decades ago found more liberal attitudes and behavior regarding dating among American college students compared to t…
Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval
Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Sidney Hook
Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China
China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women's marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, few…
Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval
Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine…
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Dating attitudes and behaviors of American and Chinese college students
Research reveals a vibrant courtship process during adolescence in the United States. Fewer studies exist, however, on the courtship process in China, a country which is undergoing tremendous economic change, and even fewer studies employ a cross-cultural approach to examine dating during adolescence. One such study from nearly two decades ago found more liberal attitudes and behavior regarding dating among American college students compared to t…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Sidney Hook
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval
Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine…
Dating attitudes and behaviors of American and Chinese college students
Research reveals a vibrant courtship process during adolescence in the United States. Fewer studies exist, however, on the courtship process in China, a country which is undergoing tremendous economic change, and even fewer studies employ a cross-cultural approach to examine dating during adolescence. One such study from nearly two decades ago found more liberal attitudes and behavior regarding dating among American college students compared to t…
Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China
China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women's marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, few…
Universal Logic, Ethics, and Truth
The Retreat from Marriage and Childbearing in China
The modernization of China has led to considerable economic and cultural change, and the rates of marriage and fertility have been declining. Despite recent changes in fertility policy, which allow for more births, the resulting pattern has been one of lower fertility. In addition, marriage rates have been declining, while cohabitation and singlehood have increased. Using a sample of young adults, this study examines the respective aspirations fo…
Sociology (7 works) · China (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Family Dynamics and Relationships (5 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences (4 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works)