Family Influence on Adolescent Values and Identity in Modern China

The purpose of the study was to identify the main criteria for raising adolescents in a Chinese family and its role in this process. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including questionnaires and interviews, involving 800 adolescents and 700 parents. Statistical analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential methods to interpret the data. Grounded in the theoretical framework of Confucian values and social learning theory, the study revealed that the family significantly influences adolescents by shaping their values, attitudes toward learning, and social norms. Traditional family values continue to play an important role, but there is a growing desire for independence among adolescents. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the results can be used in educational programs and family policy development to create effective strategies for interaction between parents and adolescents, taking into account current socio-cultural changes in China.