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This final chapter summarizes and concludes the book. First of all, I review the research rationale and aims and how they are addressed through the findings. Second, I link the discussion of findings and theory to the particular context of contemporary China. The findings are examined in relationship to three theoretical and conceptual frameworks that informed the study: individualization and collectivism; fathering and care; and family negotiations. Lastly, I provide some suggestions for future directions in research.
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Xu, Q. (2016). Conclusion. In: Fatherhood, Adolescence and Gender in Chinese Families. Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-46178-0_8
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