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

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.