Volume 4,Issue 3
A Study on the Current State and Influencing Factors of Contemporary College Students’ Views on Marriage and Love
Attitudes toward marriage and love play a pivotal role in shaping individuals’ choices and behaviors in relationships, exerting profound influence on societal dating situations, family structures, and youth development. Contemporary university students’ perspectives on marriage and love are characterized by modernized concepts, traditionalized behaviors, and strategic approaches. These views exhibit significant features such as inclusive relationship models, diverse attitudes toward marriage and love, and dynamic relationship choices. These attitudes result from the combined effects of personal development and family environments.
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