NTU, Psychology
Dr. Peipei Setoh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Peipei holds a M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she researched cognitive development in infants and young children. Peipei is the director of the Early Cognition Lab at Nanyang Technological University and she leads the Social Science team in Singapore’s largest birth cohort study, Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes, GUSTO. Her current research focuses on how family and parenting influences children’s outcomes. She examines how experiences with parents (e.g., warmth, harshness, parenting by lying) affect children’s development (e.g., academic achievement, socioemotional adjustment, filial care).
Filial Piety: A Transcultural Journey Across Disciplines
Filial piety, deeply rooted in Asian culture, underpins intergenerational relationships in many families. In this talk, we dissect its multifaceted nature by presenting our theoretical model, which illustrates how different dimensions of filial piety evolve across historical time as well as the lifespan of the family. From a transcultural perspective, we explore how filial piety manifests across various sociocultural contexts, including Singapore, where filial values are integrated into ecological systems. Considering the implications of filial piety, we discuss both positive and negative outcomes, recognizing why and how filial piety may function as a double-edged sword in modern society. Finally, remaining questions on this topic are posed, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary lenses to deepen our understanding. Overall, this talk will shed light on the complex nature of filial piety, inviting further discourse beyond cultural boundaries.