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Young Shanghainese Fear Marriage Costs Beyond Money

other · 2026-05-25

A series of interviews with young Shanghainese reveals that fears of inequality, loneliness, sacrifice, and disappointment shape their attitudes toward marriage as much as economic pressures do. The study, published by Sixth Tone, highlights emotional and social costs alongside financial burdens.

Key facts

  • Interviews conducted with young Shanghainese
  • Fears include inequality, loneliness, sacrifice, and disappointment
  • Economic pressures are a factor but not the only one
  • Study published by Sixth Tone
  • Focus on attitudes toward marriage in Shanghai

Entities

Institutions

  • Sixth Tone

Locations

  • Shanghai
  • China

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