中文摘要：本研究旨在对比分析中美家庭文化的差异以及这些差异背后的原因。该研究选择了两部经典情景喜剧《家有儿女》和《摩登家庭》作为关键的案例，而且也使用了吉尔·霍夫斯泰德的文化价值维度理论来解释这些文化差异现象背后的原因。

研究结果表明美国家庭和中国家庭在自我意识、父母与孩子之间的系、面对不确定性时的态度以及性别角色上都存在着巨大的差异。

    此外，在结尾部分，提出出了一些可行的建议来帮助中国人民和美国人民跨越文化障碍，促进交流。

关键词：文化差异；文化维度；中国家庭；美国家庭

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction.1

1.1Research Background 1

1.2Research Significance1

1.3Thesis Structure and Organization.2

2. The Literature Review on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory4

2.1Studies on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory in China4

2.2Studies on Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory abroad4

3. Theory Introduction6

3.1 Background of Hofstede’s Dimensions Theory.6

3.2 Main Content of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory .6

4. Analysis on the Cultural Differences between Chinese Families and American Families.8

4.1Brief Introduction of Home with Kids and Modern Family.8

4.1.1 Introduction to Home with Kids8

4.1.2 Introduction to Modern Family8

4.2 Cultural Differences between Chinese Families and American Families in Home with Kids and Modern Family .10

4.2.1 Personal Freedom and Family Interests10

 4.2.2 Differences on the relationship between Parents and Kids10

4.2.3 Differences on Attitudes towards Puppy Love 11

4.2.4 Differences on Gender Roles11

5. Causes for the Cultural Differences between Chinese Families and American Families13

5.1 “I” Consciousness vs. “We” Consciousness13

5.2 High Power-distance Culture vs. Low Power-distance Culture14

5.3 Masculine Culture vs. Feminine Culture14

5.4 High Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Low Uncertainty Avoidance 15

6. Conclusion.16

References17