Despite the heated debates on euthanasia in recent years, the practice remains illegal in both China and Japan. This research investigates the attitudes of the general public towards euthanasia in these two countries by utilizing the dataset from the 7th wave of the World Values Survey (2017-2022). By analyzing the influence of various factors, including gender, age, highest educational level, and scale of incomes on respondents' attitudes, this study aims to contribute to the ongoing research on euthanasia in the context of China and Japan's aging populations. Moreover, the findings of this research may also contribute to policy discussions and ethical considerations surrounding euthanasia. By gaining a deeper understanding of the public's acceptance of euthanasia and its influencing factors, policymakers and ethicists can take into account the diverse perspectives of society, providing a basis for possible future legislation and ethical guidance.

Zijie Bai. Investigation into Attitudes towards Euthanasia among Chinese and Japanese: An Analysis of the 7th Wave of World Values Survey. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 14: 7-14. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2023.051402.

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