摘要: Purpose – This study aims to, with family structures in urban China becoming increasingly diverse, examine how and to what extent the characteristics of everyday meals relate establishment strengthening a collective sense Chinese family. Integrating ritual identity theories developed through studies conducted West, research explores relationship between major dimensions that characterize ritualistic practices an examination dinners non-Western context. Design/methodology/approach The mixed-method approach combines qualitative phase (focus groups interviews) large-scale survey households (n = 1,319) four cities. Findings results find positive commitment meals, as well continuity promoted at 99 per cent confidence level. Research limitations/implications One important limitation is th...