Only 3% of South Koreans said that family was a major source of meaning.
No wonder their birth rate is so low!!
I think part of this is that over the 20th century they worked insanely long hours, in order to match western productivity, and this may have broken family bonds.
No wonder their birth rate is so low!!
I think part of this is that over the 20th century they worked insanely long hours, in order to match western productivity, and this may have broken family bonds.
Only 1% of Taiwanese emphasised romance.
This tracks. I went to one mall and one supermarket today, there are no valentines.
But there are thousands of celebrations of money
This tracks. I went to one mall and one supermarket today, there are no valentines.
But there are thousands of celebrations of money
Only 3% of South Koreans mentioned friends and community as offering meaningβ¦
Ironically, the most collectivist culture now appears the most individualist??
Ironically, the most collectivist culture now appears the most individualist??
Even though young people are more reclusive and less likely to socialise in person,
It seems that in advanced economies young people are more likely to value friendships.
[except in South Korea]
It seems that in advanced economies young people are more likely to value friendships.
[except in South Korea]
What do South Koreans value?
Religion?
Nope.
Religion?
Nope.
Work?
Nope.
Nope.
Hobbies??
Civic engagement?
Surprisingly, collectivist Koreans donβt derive meaning from service and civic engagement.
Surprisingly, collectivist Koreans donβt derive meaning from service and civic engagement.
South Koreans and to a lesser extent Taiwanese and Japanese really care about material well-being.
I think this is better expressed as concern for *status*.
These are ultra competitive societies, whereby people are acutely concerned about falling behind or having lower rank.
I think this is better expressed as concern for *status*.
These are ultra competitive societies, whereby people are acutely concerned about falling behind or having lower rank.
South Koreans are the most highly educated in the OECD,
With the longest work hours,
And the highest rates of suicide.
My reading of the data is that itβs an ultra competitive, status-conscious society, and that has depleted famialism.
With the longest work hours,
And the highest rates of suicide.
My reading of the data is that itβs an ultra competitive, status-conscious society, and that has depleted famialism.
By 2045, over a third of Korean households will comprise 1 person.
Only a minority of Koreans believe that itβs their responsibility to take care of their elderly parents.
Iβm really keen to visit & interview people from South Korea.
So if any Koreans would like to help me understand their history and culture, please do get in touch!
Thank you!!
It certainly looks beautiful
So if any Koreans would like to help me understand their history and culture, please do get in touch!
Thank you!!
It certainly looks beautiful
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