Parenting and Family Life in a Chinese Society

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Moon YM Law (Editor)
Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P.R. China
Centre for Innovative Programs for Adolescents and Families, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P.R. China

Series: Public Health: Practices, Methods and Policies
BISAC: FAM034000

In the traditional Chinese culture, families showed several characteristics. First, male members generally held a superior position whereas females typically occupied a submissive role. Second, under the strong influence of Confucianism, filial piety was strongly upheld with a central focus on the father-son relationship. Third, because of the importance of maintaining harmony in the family, the collective interest (i.e., family interest) was placed above individual interest. In this book we try to convey the traditional and contemporary influences of parenting and family life in Hong Kong. We also attempt to conduct more theoretical integration and consider ways that can help to promote the family life of adolescents in the Chinese setting.
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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. Parenting and Family Life in Hong Kong: Traditional Perspective, Contemporary Research and Intervention
(Daniel TL Shek, Moon YM Law and Joav Merrick)

Section One: Family Life and Parenting

Chapter 2. Parental Expectations amongst Chinese Parents in Hong Kong: Profiles and Demographic Correlates
(Daniel TL Shek, Ching Man Lam and Xiaoqin Zhu)

Chapter 3. Gendered Expectation towards Sons and Daughters in Chinese Parents in Hong Kong
(Daniel TL Shek, Wai Man Kwong, Xiaoqin Zhu and Zi Yang)

Chapter 4. Division of Labor in Parenting amongst Chinese Parents in Hong Kong
(Daniel TL Shek, Ching Man Lam and Zi Yang)

Chapter 5. Parental Beliefs about Parental Roles and Responsibilities in Chinese Parents: Pioneer Findings
(Daniel TL Shek, Siu-Ming To and Diya Dou)

Chapter 6. Parenting in Contemporary Hong Kong: Observations and Reflections
Daniel TL Shek and Moon YM Law

Chapter 7. “Di Zi Gui” (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child): Implications for Children and Youth Development And Parenting
Daniel TL Shek and Moon YM Law

Chapter 8. Promotion of Family Life Quality amongst Adolescents: The Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong
(Daniel TL Shek and Moon YM Law)

Section Two: Acknowledgements

Chapter 9. About the Editors

Chapter 10. About the Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong

Chapter 11. About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Chapter 12. About the Book Series “Public health: Practices, Methods And Policies”

Section Three: Index

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