This paper examines intergenerational mobility in China and Russia during their transitions from central planning to market systems. We consider mobility as movement captured by changes in status between parents and children. We provide estimates of overall mobility, which involves mobility during transition to a system's steady state, as well as…

This article uses survey data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS2015) to test whether the educational level across three generations are transmitted within families and whether number of grandparents' children influences these intergenerational transmissions in China. We obtain evidences that the educational level…

Baxian music, a traditional folk music genre deeply rooted in Fengshan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, represents a critical component of the region's intangible cultural heritage. Known for using the Suona, a traditional woodwind instrument, Baxian music is closely associated with local customs, particularly wedding rituals. This…

This mixed-methods research explored the factors influencing teachers' workplace happiness. The study investigated the mediating role of teachers' work pressure and teaching engagement in the relationship between teachers' self-needs and workplace happiness. It examined the moderating roles of teachers' generation and teaching experience on the…

The Zhuang Tianqin Ceremony, a traditional ritual of the Zhuang people in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, represents a harmonious blend of music, spirituality, and cultural identity centered on the Tianqin, a plucked musical instrument. This study investigates the educational literacy development in the transmission of the Zhuang Tianqin…

Generation Z as digital natives are distinguished by their intense engagement in online activity. This article is an analysis of the impact of the internet use on academic performance in Gen Z based on data from the China Family Panel Studies (CEPS) 2020. Research findings show that there exist divides in the internet use among members of Gen Z…

Continuing education (CE) plays a crucial role in workforce development and economic growth across Asia, yet the landscape of CE research in the region has not been comprehensively mapped. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of continuing education (CE) research in Asia from 1972 to 2023 was carried out, utilizing data from the Scopus database…

Reverse education, where younger individuals teach older adults, has gained prominence but lacks comprehensive understanding regarding its dynamics and impacts. This study addresses this gap by exploring the cognitive processes of older adult learners who view young university students as their teachers. Through semi-structured interviews with 12…