Life Expectations of the People: A Comparative Sociological Analysis of China and Russia

Series Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction 1: The Origin, Meaning and Analytical Framework of the Chinese Dream
	1.1 Historical Origins of the Chinese Dream
	1.2 Meaning of the Chinese Dream
	1.3 Analytical Framework of the Chinese Dream
	References
2 Introduction 2 Understanding of the “Ideal Society” in China and Russian
	References
3 Moving Towards a More Affluent Society
	3.1 Consumption Structure of Urban–Rural Residents and its Development Trend
	3.2 Life Satisfaction and Personal Aspirations of Urban and Rural Residents
	3.3 Perceptions of Social Fairness and Security Among Urban and Rural Residents
	3.4 Summary and Outlook
	References
4 Towards a Prosperous Society: Expectations and Reality
	References
5 Developing a Society of Stable and Secure Employment
	References
6 Moving Towards a More Content Society in Life and Work
	6.1 The Status of Employment and Unemployment
	6.2 The Higher Job Satisfaction
	6.3 The Impact of Employment and Jobs on Happiness
	6.4 Improving Social Security
	6.5 Achieving the “Dream Dwelling”
	6.6 Summary
	References
7 Moving Towards a Harmonious Society with More Affluent Families
	7.1 Recognition of Family and Household Size
	7.2 Household Income and Expenditures and Family Housing Occupancy
		7.2.1 Household Income and Expenditures
		7.2.2 Family Homeownership Status
	7.3 Problems in Family Life
	7.4 Community Support Networks
	7.5 Conclusion and Discussion
		7.5.1 Middle-Class and Working-Class Families Have Similar Household Sizes, While the Size of Peasant Families Is Larger
		7.5.2 The Higher the Social Status, the Higher the Consumption Ability and Lower Ratio of Consumption to Income
		7.5.3 Rising Prices Have a Serious Negative Impact on Household Consumption and Family Life of Each Household
	7.6 Family Members and Personal Friends Are Still the Main Social Support Network for Chinese Families
8 Towards a Society of Modern and Successful Families
	References
9 Moving Towards a More Equitable and Just Society
	9.1 Changing Trends in the Public’s Assessment of Social Fairness
	9.2 Group Analysis of Social Fairness Assessment
	9.3 Assessment of Social Fairness and Social Attitude
	References
10 Towards Greater Equality and Justice
	References
11 Towards a More Pluralistic Society: “I” and “We” in the Perception of the Population
	References
12 Towards a More Diversified and Integrated Society: Insights from Social Psychology
	12.1 Analysis of the Diversification of Current Chinese Society
		12.1.1 Diversity of Consumption Groups
		12.1.2 Diversified Characteristics of Media Usage
		12.1.3 Diversity of Values
		12.1.4 Diversity of Mood and Emotional Experience
	12.2 Psychological Basis of Integration Between Groups
		12.2.1 Perceived Degree of Intergroup Conflict
		12.2.2 Degree of Urban People’s Tolerance Towards Migrant Workers
		12.2.3 General Characteristics of National Identity
	12.3 Conclusion and Discussion
	References
13 Moving Towards a Greener and More Beautiful Society
	13.1 The Public’s Environmental Assessment and Environmental Awareness
		13.1.1 Environmental Assessment of the Public
		13.1.2 Environmental Awareness of the Public
		13.1.3 Sense of Individual and Government Environmental Efficacy
	13.2 The Public’s Participation in Environmental Protection
	13.3 More Discussion of Data
	13.4 Promoting Participation in Environment Protection
	References
14 Towards an Environmentally Sustainable Society
	References
15 Moving Towards a More Corruption-Resistant Society
	15.1 Changes in the Severity of Corruption in China Since Reform and Opening Up
	15.2 Problems of Corruption
	15.3 The Public’s Evaluation of the Severity of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Work
	15.4 Building a More Corruption-Resistant Society
	Reference
16 Towards a Fairer and Less Corrupt Society
	References
17 Moving Towards a Happier Society
	17.1 Chinese People’s Sense of Happiness
	17.2 Degree of Satisfaction with Life for Different Groups
	17.3 Residents’ Sense of Happiness and Relevant Factors
	17.4 Conclusion and Discussion
	References
18 Towards a Happier Society in Russia
	References
Index