The Relationship Between Family Identity and Communication, Commitment, and Continuity in Family Activities: An Examination of Family Meals in Four Chinese Cities

摘要

What is the contribution of commitment, continuity, and communication in rituals to family identity, as tested through the context of family meals in China? Data were collected from households from four Chinese cities, resulting in a sample of 1,319 households. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) substantiated the reliability and validity of the multi-item scales. Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationships. Simultaneous between-group model testing was used to compare differences between cities.