Research

Amid global demographic transition and sustained low fertility, my research looks beyond statistical curves to the people and families behind them. Declining birth rates are not merely economic phenomena; they are cultural, psychological, and ethical realities. My work seeks to build a bridge between structural analysis and lived experience, returning demographic discussions to questions of dignity, meaning, and long-term social trust.

Low fertility cannot be explained by a single variable; it is shaped by labor structures, urbanization, educational expansion, gender role shifts, and perceptions of future risk. When a society enters a stage of sustained low fertility, it confronts not only a quantitative challenge but a deeper reconstruction of institutions and trust. Key interests include:     • Structural drivers of fertility decline     • One-child Family and intergenerational dynamics in aging societies

Beyond economic indicators, I focus on the ethical, psychological, and social dimensions that shape reproductive decisions. Willingness to have children is closely connected to trust in marriage, cultural understandings of motherhood, perceptions of life’s meaning, and confidence in institutional environments. These “non-quantifiable” dimensions often exert deeper long-term influence than measurable costs alone. Key interests include:     • Ethical and value frameworks in fertility decisions     • Formation and intergenerational transmission of reproductive culture     • Psychological security and fertility intention

I have long examined the historical impact of China’s population control policies and the societal response following policy reversal. The shift from “control” to “encouragement” did not generate the expected fertility rebound. This experience suggests that demographic policy shapes not only behavior but also memory and trust—often in ways that extend far beyond policymakers’ intentions. In an era when many countries face fertility decline, China’s experience offers both caution and reflection for global demographic governance. Key interests include:     • Institutional legacy of population control     • Tension between policy reversal and social response     • Ethical boundaries of demographic governance

My work integrates demography, sociology, and ethical analysis, drawing on policy research, narrative interviews, and cross-cultural comparison. I also emphasize public engagement, connecting academic inquiry with broader societal dialogue.