Report: 66% of Chinese families 'not very happy'
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May 16, 2013, Thursday
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TWO-THIRDS of Chinese families are "not very happy" about issues such as health, interpersonal relations, social security and social equity, according to a new report.
The China Population Welfare Foundation released the family happiness index yesterday at a workshop to mark the 20th International Family Day. The event was attended by more than 150 government officials, academics, students and journalists.
Face-to-face surveys were conducted among 9,604 families living in 16 cities, involving a total of 22,374 family members, between August 2012 and October 2012, according to the report.
The first International Family Day was marked on May 15, 1994, in accordance with a United Nations resolution in 1993.
The foundation, founded in Beijing in 1987, works on issues related to population, family planning, and human development.
The China Population Welfare Foundation receives funds donated by individuals and enterprises.
Also yesterday, the foundation, in collaboration with Renmin University of China and Tsinghua University, launched an International Family Day China Action to show concern about family development and promote family happiness.
The China Population Welfare Foundation released the family happiness index yesterday at a workshop to mark the 20th International Family Day. The event was attended by more than 150 government officials, academics, students and journalists.
Face-to-face surveys were conducted among 9,604 families living in 16 cities, involving a total of 22,374 family members, between August 2012 and October 2012, according to the report.
The first International Family Day was marked on May 15, 1994, in accordance with a United Nations resolution in 1993.
The foundation, founded in Beijing in 1987, works on issues related to population, family planning, and human development.
The China Population Welfare Foundation receives funds donated by individuals and enterprises.
Also yesterday, the foundation, in collaboration with Renmin University of China and Tsinghua University, launched an International Family Day China Action to show concern about family development and promote family happiness.
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