Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ426397
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240
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Filial Piety, Social Change, and Singapore Youth.
Thomas, Elwyn
Journal of Moral Education, v19 n3 p192-205 Oct 1990
Claims that modernization in Singapore has had little effect on the Chinese concept of filial piety, a key factor in moral development. Argues that social change and modernization are challenging this firmly held tenet. Focuses on studies of student attitudes toward filial piety and moral values. Analyzes values and beliefs of Chinese, Malay, and Indian students in Singapore. (NL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Confucianism, Educational Psychology, Ethical Instruction, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interviews, Kinship, Moral Development, Moral Values, Nuclear Family, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Role of Education, Social Change, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Traditionalism, Youth
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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