A conceptual critique of parenting research in Hong Kong

Hung-Kit Fok; Daniel T.L. Shek

doi:10.1515/ijamh.2011.018

Published by De Gruyter May 20, 2011

A conceptual critique of parenting research in Hong Kong

Hung-Kit Fok and Daniel T.L. Shek

From the journal International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh.2011.018

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Abstract

Parenting processes have been investigated for over 30 years in Hong Kong. Three conceptual limitations are identified, based on 90 studies selected from the PsycINFO database: lack of investigation of indigenous parenting concepts; lack of investigation of causes, concomitants and consequences of the parenting process; and lack of alternative explanations for results. Suggestions for improvement are also made in each area. Limitations of the present study are discussed.

Keywords: Chinese; conceptual review; Hong Kong; indigenous parenting; parenting

Corresponding author: Professor Daniel T.L. Shek, PhD, FHKPS, BBS, JP, Chair Professor of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Room HJ407, Core H, Hunghom, Hong Kong, P.R. China

Received: 2010-5-1

Revised: 2010-6-15

Accepted: 2010-7-2

Published Online: 2011-05-20

Published Online: 2011-3-1

Published in Print: 2011-06-01

A conceptual critique of parenting research in Hong Kong

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