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2017 CITIC-Prudential Relationship Index Summary

Core Content

The 2017 CITIC-Prudential Relationship Index (CPRI) provides insights into the state of relationships in China and other Asian markets, emphasizing the importance of relationships on happiness, well-being, and longevity. China ranks 9th out of nine markets in the region with a CPRI score of 54/100, which is unchanged from 2016 and remains the lowest score among all surveyed markets. The regional average is 71/100, indicating that Chinese relationships, on average, fulfill only about half of the relationship needs identified.

Main Points

• Relationship Satisfaction:

  • 89% of couples in China feel their current relationships have turned out better than expected.
  • 91% believe their relationship with their partner is better now than when they first met.
  • 57% expect their love life to improve in the next five years.
  • 54% of people express love to their partners at least once a week, a slight decrease from 59% in 2016.

• Communication and Laughter:

  • 72% of couples laugh together at least once a week, and 29% do so every day.
  • Laughter is highly linked to better relationship scores, with couples who laugh together frequently scoring 11 points higher (52/100 vs. 41/100).
  • 53% of people consider the ability to make someone laugh or smile as one of the most important attributes in a partner.
  • 48% of people feel upset when they don’t receive calls or messages on their phones, highlighting the impact of technology on interpersonal communication.

• Financial Planning and Relationships:

  • 57% of couples believe working with a financial professional improves their relationships.
  • 63% of couples who plan finances separately say that financial consulting helps improve their relationship.
  • 88% of people in China agree that technological growth has made it easier to plan finances better.
  • Couples who plan finances together have higher relationship scores (62/100) than those who do not (41/100).
  • 78% of couples who plan together are optimistic about their finances improving in the next five years, compared to 59% who plan separately.

• Household Responsibilities and Gender Roles:

  • 23% of couples argue about housework, with women doing most of it (68%) and men (42%).
  • 76% of women and 38% of men say they are the primary caregivers for children.
  • 73% of men and 80% of women believe housework will be equally shared by 2050.

• Health and Relationships:

  • 56% of people want their partners to be healthier.
  • 25% of couples argue about drinking or smoking habits.
  • 53% of people in China think their ideal partner should make them laugh or smile.
  • 54% of people in China are concerned about staying physically healthy in old age.
  • 45% are concerned about staying mentally active in old age.

• Parents and Children:

  • 81% of adults in China have children.
  • 89% have living parents, with 27% of them living in the same household.
  • 35/100 is the average relationship score between parents and children, showing a slight decline from 2016.
  • Parents value their children's ability to interact frequently (61%), make them laugh (56%), and be easy to get along with (53%).
  • 48% of parents say they play or have family activities with their children weekly, a drop from 56% in 2016.
  • 76% of people in China believe children will have a better future by 2050.

• Expectations and Cultural Shifts:

  • 88% of Chinese parents worry about their children's future, with 26% worrying at least once a week.
  • 52% of parents list supporting children's education as a top financial goal.
  • 30% of parents teach their children about financial management weekly, and 45% give general advice weekly.
  • 28% of people in China expect their children to support them financially in old age.
  • 45% of adults say their parents treat them like children on a weekly basis.

• Technology and Relationships:

  • 81% of people in China feel mealtimes would be better without phones.
  • 59% think their family spends too much time on phones rather than talking to each other.
  • 65% of people admit to being distracted by pop-up alerts while talking to others.
  • 31% of couples argue about the time their partners spend on digital devices.
  • 39% feel they must compete with their partner’s phone for attention.

• Future Outlook:

  • 71% believe divorce and separation will be socially acceptable by 2050.
  • 59% believe same-sex marriage will be socially acceptable by 2050.
  • 32% believe more than half of marriages will end in divorce or separation by 2050.
  • 89% of people believe their relationship with their partner is better now than when they first met.

Key Findings

• Financial Transparency and Planning: Couples who are open about finances and work with financial professionals report better relationship satisfaction.
• Laughter and Emotional Bonding: Laughter is a significant factor in relationship quality, with frequent laughter correlating with higher scores.
• Health and Well-being: Health is a major concern, with a strong emphasis on both physical and mental well-being in old age.
• Family Dynamics: Family time is a priority, but there is a noticeable decline in the frequency of interactions with parents and children.
• Cultural Evolution: There is a shift in expectations and behaviors, with a growing emphasis on emotional support, independence, and equality in relationships.
• Technology's Impact: Technology, while helpful for financial planning, is seen as a barrier to meaningful communication.

Summary of Relationship Scores

Conclusion

The 2017 CITIC-Prudential Relationship Index highlights both the strengths and challenges of relationships in China. While financial planning, emotional support, and laughter are seen as key factors in building and maintaining strong relationships, there are concerns about the impact of technology on communication and the balance of responsibilities within the household. Parents and children relationships show a slight decline in satisfaction, yet there is a strong cultural emphasis on family and the future of the next generation. Overall, relationships in China are evolving, with a focus on emotional bonding, independence, and the role of financial planning in relationship health.