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This research investigates how young Chinese adults in co-living spaces perceive familial belonging and relationships.

July 29, 2026Modern China

The Family We Created: The Sense of Family Among Chinese Co-Living Youth

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Ethnographic study finds co-living youth redefine family through supportive peer networks, indicating changing values.

This research investigates how young Chinese adults in co-living spaces perceive familial belonging and relationships.
Conducted ethnographic fieldwork in two co-living houses in Shanghai.
Analyzed youth perspectives on familial structures and relationships in co-living environments.
Co-living environments are conceptualized as familial units by the youth, emphasizing emotional connections.
Divergent views on family matters coexist among co-living youth, highlighting new interpretations of family.
Evolving perceptions of family prioritize supportive ties over traditional blood relations and obligations.

Haoyan Zhuang (2026) studied this question.

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July 29, 2026Modern China

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Ethnographic study finds co-living youth redefine family through supportive peer networks, indicating changing values.

This research investigates how young Chinese adults in co-living spaces perceive familial belonging and relationships.
Conducted ethnographic fieldwork in two co-living houses in Shanghai.
Analyzed youth perspectives on familial structures and relationships in co-living environments.
Co-living environments are conceptualized as familial units by the youth, emphasizing emotional connections.
Divergent views on family matters coexist among co-living youth, highlighting new interpretations of family.
Evolving perceptions of family prioritize supportive ties over traditional blood relations and obligations.

Haoyan Zhuang (2026) studied this question.

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