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Chinese public supports active and non-voluntary euthanasia but is neutral on passive forms. Support correlates with lower religiosity, higher income, caregiving experience, and older age.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Bioethics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Euthanasia attitudes vary globally.
  • Understanding public opinion is crucial for policy development.
  • Chinese cultural context regarding end-of-life decisions requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Chinese public attitudes toward different types of euthanasia.
  • To identify factors influencing these attitudes.
  • To explore perceptions of decision-making in euthanasia.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized general household survey.
  • Data collected from 618 Chinese respondents.
  • Statistical analysis of demographic and attitudinal data.

Main Results:

  • Public agreement with active and non-voluntary euthanasia.
  • Neutral stance on passive euthanasia.
  • Support influenced by religiosity, income, caregiving experience, religious affiliation (non-Protestant), and age.
  • Patients identified as primary decision-makers.

Conclusions:

  • Significant public acceptance of certain euthanasia forms in China.
  • Socioeconomic and experiential factors shape euthanasia attitudes.
  • Implications for social work practice and professional training in end-of-life care.