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Respect for the elderly in Asia: stability and change.

B Ingersoll-Dayton1, C Saengtienchai

  • 1School of Social Work, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-1285, USA.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|June 22, 1999
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Respect for the elderly in Asia is evolving, with changes observed across five key dimensions due to modernization and shifting family structures. These shifts impact traditional expressions of respect for older generations.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Respect for the elderly is a significant cultural value in many Asian societies.
  • Rapid socioeconomic changes in Asia may be influencing traditional norms and behaviors.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for intergenerational relations and social policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted nature of respect for the elderly in four Asian countries.
  • To identify changes in the expression and experience of respect over time.
  • To determine the factors driving these changes in respect for the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of data from seventy-nine focus groups.
  • Cross-cultural comparison across the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.

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  • Thematic analysis to identify dimensions and changes in respect.

    • Main Results:

    • Five dimensions of respect were identified: gestures/manners, tokens, customs/rituals, seeking advice, and obedience.
    • Focus group discussions revealed significant changes across most dimensions of respect.
    • Changes were linked to altered family structures, education, income, and modernization.

    Conclusions:

    • Respect for the elderly in Asia is dynamic and subject to societal transformations.
    • Modernization and changing socio-economic factors are key drivers of evolving respect.
    • Cultural definitions and expressions of respect for the elderly vary and are adapting.