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A description of the historical, philosophical, political, economic, & cultural background of Chinese society provides a framework for the examination of national policies on the family & family research since the 1930s. The effects on several national policies -- the Constitution, the Marriage Law, & population policy of one child per family -- are discussed. Research by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences & the All-China Women's Federation -- the main institutions that conduct family research -- is summarized. Trends in the impact of science, technology, & modernization on the family are noted. Social influences, eg, mass media, education & women's labor force participation, are discussed. It is concluded that the expansion of family research is indicated for China, as well as other countries. 7 Tables, 3 Photographs. Modified AA

Human population control is achieved by either natural adjustment, or by conscious adjustment on the part of society. As the world becomes smaller, the destinies of human beings become more closely inter-twined. Conscious adjustments by particular societies to control the growth of their populations will center around family planning and will be based on the situation faced by individual societies. China has embarked on an ambitious program to control the growth of its population. The One-Child Policy is a product of Chinese historical development and of policies formulated by the Chinese government since 1949. Furthermore, the policy has developed as a result of urgent social and economic circumstances. It is designed, to relax population pressure and tension in this historical period and is destined to change in the future. This article presents the achievements of, and prospects for, the One Child Policy. Discussed are the positive and negative effects of the policy. The policy exacts a sacrifice by the Chinese people for the peace, stability and prosperity of China and the world. It is projected that the Chinese population growth rate will be reduced to zero in about 2010. The longevity of the policy will depend upon the effects and speed of national economic development and cultural change throughout China.