𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐚

Parenting is a universal yet profoundly culture-specific experience. It is strongly influenced by social expectations, traditions, and beliefs. In South and Southeast Asia, regions which are rich with traditions grounded in collectivism and interdependence, parenting practices often diverge from Western norms. Rather than focusing on fostering independence and self-reliance in children, these cultures emphasize values such as respect, obedience, and responsibility toward family and society. By exploring the interface between culture and psychological constructs within this context, we can uncover the unique ways these regions approach parenthood, ultimately shaped by historical, socio-economic, and globalization-related factors.   Cultural psychology helps to contextualize parenting within these Asian societies by analyzing cultural dimensions such as individualism versus collectivism. Geert Hofstede’s (1980) cultural dimensions theory indicates that collectivist cultures