Chinese Family and Society Dynamics Using the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) Household Panel

Abstract

Abstract The China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) is a large‐scale multidisciplinary social survey started in 2010 and followed‐up every two years since, covering 25 provinces, representing 95 per cent of the Chinese population. Through tracking of individuals, families and communities over time, the CFPS provides high‐quality longitudinal data for academic/scientific investigation and policy research in important areas such as Chinese society, economy, population, education and health. This article outlines the structure and components of the CFPS, with a focus on the recent changes in survey mode, questionnaire design and data dissemination.