Parenting in Stepfamilies: Social Attitudes, Parental Perceptions and Parenting Behaviours in Hong Kong...

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Gladys Lan Tak Lam-Chan

Parenting in Stepfamilies

Social Attitudes, Parental Perceptions and Parenting Behaviours in Hong Kong

Gladys Lan Tak Lam-Chan

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Routledge
30 July 2018

Regional studies; Society & culture: general; Sociology: family & relationships; Social work; Health & Self-Help

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1999, this book contains the findings of an exploratory study using in-depth interviews on parenting and the dynamics of Hong Kong Chinese stepfamilies. The stepfamily is a topic which is in lack of local research in Hong Kong, but is an emerging family structure which has increasing need for professional intervention. This study began as a result of the researcher’s concern about the soaring number of divorces and broken families in Hong Kong and her curiosity to uncover the untold stories of stepfamilies. The literature review, presentation and thematic analysis of the findings of this study will increase the readers knowledge and understanding of stepfamilies in contexts which are different from Western societies. This book unveils the perceptions and life experiences of the stepmothers, social workers and teachers attitudes towards stepfamilies and the parenting behaviours of stepfamilies in Hong Kong. The author has reflectively analyzed the complex interplay between the social attitudes, cultural stereotyping of stepfamilies influenced by Chinese traditional values, aspirations towards marriage and marital relationships, parental expectations and parent-child relationships, ideology and policy issues affecting professional intervention.

By: Gladys Lan Tak Lam-Chan
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138327450
ISBN 10: 113832745X
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 30 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction. 2. Social Attitudes, Parental Perceptions in Stepparenting and Parenting Behaviours of Stepfamilies: A Review of Western Literature. 3. Traditional Chinese Beliefs and Current Views in Hong Kong Influencing Family Life and Family Relationships. 4. Research Methodology. 5. Social Attitudes and Parental Perceptions of Stepparenting in Stepfamilies in Hong Kong: Findings and Discussion. 6. Parenting Behaviours in Stepfamilies in Hong Kong: Findings and Discussion. 7. Reflections on the Themes and the Issues. 8. Implications for Social Work Practice.

Nicola Piper is Senior Lecturer and Associate Director at the Centre for Migration Policy Research at Swansea University, UK. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Sheffield, UK. She has published extensively on gender and migration, migrant rights and governance of migration.

Reviews for Parenting in Stepfamilies: Social Attitudes, Parental Perceptions and Parenting Behaviours in Hong Kong

'Gladys Lam's study is a valuable introduction to the complexities and difficulties which arise when Eastern and Western family values come together.' Olive Stevenson, Professor Emeritus of Social Work Studies, University of Nottingham, UK