Student responses to economic reform in China

This paper describes survey research suggesting diverse trends in the behavior and attitudes of Chinese students which often conflict with Chinese tradition and customs as well as with official Chinese government ideology. The decline of personal sacrifice for the social cause and the decline of self discipline are examined. Also addressed is what seems to be a rapid change in courtship and sexual attitudes among Chinese students, which has developed during the past decade. Finally, the varied causes of these changes, most of which are directly or indirectly related to China's economic reform program, are discussed.