Date: July 3, 2023 (Mon)
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Room 206, 2/F, Runme Shaw Building, HKU
Speaker: Dr Cheung Hoi Shan, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University
Chair: Dr Tan Cheng Yong, Associate Professor, SCAPE
Despite growing evidence on the possible detrimental effects of physical punishment, it remains a common discipline strategy among parents in Asia, though few studies have examined this from a cultural perspective. In this seminar, we report the findings of two mixed-methods studies involving Singapore parents and young adults who have received physical punishment during childhood. These studies demonstrate the intergenerational transmission of harsh discipline, and its potential long-lasting impact on adjustment and well-being even within an Asian context.
