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Exploring the changing perceptions surrounding marriage and parenthood in Singapore, this paper delves into the interactions between dating experiences with attitudes towards marriage and parenthood among Singaporean university students. Current literature highlights the complexities of contemporary...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175725 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Exploring the changing perceptions surrounding marriage and parenthood in Singapore, this paper delves into the interactions between dating experiences with attitudes towards marriage and parenthood among Singaporean university students. Current literature highlights the complexities of contemporary attitudes towards family formation, mainly pointing to the evolving cultural norms. This paper contributes to current literature through the use of interviews to shed light on the intricate relationship between personal experiences, societal expectations, and policy effects on individuals' decisions regarding dating, marriage, and parenthood. Incorporating the sociological concepts of Facework and Economic Theory of Marriage, it reveals how individuals navigate their social interactions and life decisions in a way that upholds their social image and the considerations of financial stability before committing to marriage and parenthood. |
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