2017亚洲人际关系亲密指数报告（英文版）_49页-6mb

2017 Prudential Relationship Index Summary

Core Content

The 2017 Prudential Relationship Index (PRI) provides insights into the state of personal relationships across nine Asian markets: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The index measures how well relationships meet individuals' needs and expectations, with an overall average score of 71/100, indicating that primary relationships fulfill more than two-thirds of what people want. This represents a one-point increase from the 2016 average of 70/100.

Key Findings

• Cambodia ranked 1st with a score of 86/100, while China ranked 9th with 54/100.
• Relationship gap in Asia is 29%, meaning relationships fall short of expectations by that amount.
• 71% of adults in Asia are married, and 70% are parents.
• 59% of people say their best relationship is with their partner.
• 62% of people in Asia value laughter in their partners, and those who laugh together weekly have higher relationship scores (70/100 vs. 56/100).
• 76% of people in Asia believe that technology has improved financial planning, with Cambodia (90%) and Indonesia (89%) showing the highest adoption.
• 53% of people express concern about their family's financial situation if they were to die, with Hong Kong (91%) showing the highest level of worry and Indonesia (67%) the most confidence.
• Money is the most common source of argument (37%), followed by lack of attention (33%) and children (30%).
• Women in Asia still do most of the housework (78%) and child care (82%), while men do so less (34% and 30% respectively). Vietnam has the largest gender gap in domestic duties, with only 14% of men doing most of the housework.
• 74% of people in Asia expect to support themselves in old age through personal savings, with Indonesia (88%) showing the highest proportion and Cambodia (75%) the lowest.
• 46% of people in the region are not confident about saving enough for retirement, with Filipinos (75%) the most concerned and Chinese (22%) the least.
• 77% of people in Asia believe that by 2050, men and women will share housework equally, but 26% still expect inequality.
• 52% of people want their partners to be healthier, with Cambodians (76%) most likely to express this desire.
• Saving for retirement is the top financial goal (50%), followed by travelling with family (47%).
• Financial planning is increasingly linked to relationship satisfaction, with 56% of couples in Asia agreeing that working with a financial consultant improves their relationship.
• Laughter and communication are seen as important for relationship quality, with Philippines (90%) leading in weekly laughter and Cambodia (41%) lagging.
• Technology is both a tool for financial planning and a source of conflict, with Thailand and Philippines having the highest proportions of arguments over phone use.

Relationship Dynamics

• Compatibility, companionship, communication, and commitment are the key pillars of strong relationships.
• Expressing love is more valued in Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, but less so in Cambodia and Hong Kong.
• Parent-child relationships are important, with 70% of adults having children and 85% having living parents. The average relationship score with children is 50/100, up from 49/100 in 2016.
• Financial support from children is expected by 32% of people in Asia, but 53% currently support their parents financially.

Future Outlook

• 77% of people in Asia predict that divorce will be socially acceptable by 2050.
• 71% believe children will have a better future than they do now, with Vietnam and Cambodia showing the highest confidence.
• 67% think most couples will live together but not be married, with Thailand (89%) the most likely and China (47%) the least.

Financial Planning

• 79% of people in Asia believe technology has made financial planning easier.
• 56% of couples agree that financial consulting improves their relationship.
• 76% of people in Asia believe they would work longer hours for more money, with Cambodia (95%), Vietnam (85%), and Thailand (80%) showing the highest willingness.
• 65% of people in Asia are concerned about their future health, but only 68% take active steps to maintain it.

Conclusion

The 2017 PRI highlights the importance of communication, financial planning, and emotional support in maintaining healthy relationships in Asia. While there are regional differences in attitudes and behaviors, there is a general trend toward greater awareness and a desire for improvement. The future of relationships in Asia is seen as more balanced, with expectations of equality and social acceptance of diverse family structures.