Multidimensional psychology of filial piety (xiao): Differences in orientation and changes from ancient to modern times

Abstract

psychological control positively correlated with obeying parents and yearning for parents, whereas it correlated negatively with respecting and installing parents. A self-supporting personality positively correlated with respecting, installing, and dissuading parents. An interpersonal, self-supporting personality negatively correlated with yearning for parents. Compliance positively correlated with obeying parents and yearning for them but correlated negatively with dissuading them. These findings help to understand the internal structure of filial piety and differentiate its good side from its dark side.