SSRScientific and Social Research2661-43322981-9946Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ssr.v7i5.10666ArticleInfluence of Western Culture on Views of Chinese College Students on Marriage and Childbearinghttps://artdesignp.com/journal/SSR/7/5/10.26689/ssr.v7i5.10666DongGuijun,HuangJiahui2025752025-06-06In today’s rapidly developing economic globalization, the exchange of views on marriage and childbearing between Eastern and Western cultures is gradually becoming more frequent. The concept of marriage and childbearing in Western culture has changed the thinking of Chinese college students, making their mindset more open, but it also has some adverse effects. This article explores the changes in the views of Chinese university students on marriage and childbearing through the study of Western perspectives, while also connecting them to traditional Chinese culture. A systematic overview of contemporary students’ attitudes towards marriage and childbearing is provided, examining both favorable and unfavorable effects. It is conducive to predicting the future trend of marriage and childbirth in China, exploring its underlying reasons, and providing a basis for the formulation of relevant policies.

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