Abstract

With the progress of society and the improvement of education level, the group of older and highly educated unmarried youths has gradually become the focus of social attention. Taking Shanghai as an example, this paper aims to examine the current status, analyze the reasons behind, and propose countermeasures for the marriage concepts of older, highly educated singles. Through questionnaire survey, interviews, and other methods, the characteristics of this group in the concept of marriage and love are analyzed, such as having high expectations for the quality of marriage, strong independence, and focusing on personal development. Meanwhile, this article delves into the main factors that influence their views on marriage and love, including social environment, family background, personal values, and more. In conclusion, this paper proposes corresponding countermeasures and suggestions to address these factors, aiming to facilitate a shift in marriage concepts and resolve marriage-related issues among older, highly educated singles.