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https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973717
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This issue of the Journal of Comparative Family Studies encompasses manuscripts from Taiwan, South Africa, China, and South Korea. Given the manuscripts vary by theme, I have presented them in a loose developmental order.The first manuscript, “The Relationship between Wives’ Share of Income and Subsequent Fertility: Evidence from Taiwan” by Hao-Chun Cheng and Ruoh-Rong Yu, explores the impact of wives’ income on fertility decisions within the family. Using longitudinal data of married couples from the Taiwan Panel Study of Family Dynamics, the authors examine the impact of wives’ share of family income and the likelihood of subsequent fertility. The exploration of factors affecting Taiwan’s fertility rate is
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallEditorial Comments2025-11-04text/htmlen-USEditorial Comments2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®111062026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04The Relationship between Wives’ Share of Income and Subsequent Fertility: Evidence from Taiwan
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973718
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In Taiwan and other East Asian societies, fertility rates have been below the replacement level in recent decades. The total fertility rate (TFR) of Taiwan has been below 2.1 children per woman since 1984. Moreover, Taiwan has experienced “lowest-low fertility” (i.e., the TFR below 1.3, as suggested by Goldstein, Sobotka, & Jasilioniene, 2009) since 2003 (Accounting General Office, 2024). This sub-replacement fertility can lead to an “oldest-old” society and the issues of labor force shortages and pension fund deficits (Raymo, Park, Xie, & Yeung, 2015).The existing studies on household decisions have noted the importance of wives’ relative economic status in the outcomes of household decision-making. Substantial
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallThe Relationship between Wives’ Share of Income and Subsequent Fertility: Evidence from Taiwan2025-11-04text/htmlen-USThe Relationship between Wives’ Share of Income and Subsequent Fertility: Evidence from Taiwan2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®1850352026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa: Attitudes and Practices
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973719
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Treitler (2014) argues that specific forms of adoption exist in particular times and places, to serve needs that arise as a result of changing social circumstances. Adoption can be seen as an index of vulnerability, in that adoption practice is significantly influenced by the levels of vulnerability of different groups in society. Local conditions, including socio-political history, and current economic circumstances give rise to differential levels of vulnerability, which impact on the need for, and the practice of, and thus the experience of adoption (Treitler, 2014). Understanding the experience of any form of adoption thus requires taking the specific features of the local context into account. Research on
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallIdentity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa: Attitudes and Practices2025-11-04text/htmlen-USIdentity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa: Attitudes and Practices2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®1451512026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04Examining Older Adults’ Filial Expectation and Evaluation of Adult Children
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973720
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The political and ethical system of a traditional Confucian is guided by principles such as ministers should obey rulers, sons should obey fathers, and wives should obey husbands. Virtues generated from these principles, namely loyalty, filial piety, and chastity, respectively, have influenced Chinese people’s life for thousands of years (Yang, 2014). Along with the other two virtues, filial piety, which involves supporting and respecting parents, has evolved throughout history; therefore, it is increasingly difficult to reach a universally embraced understanding of the concept.Filial piety is rooted in the farming society. It relies on the private ownership of land and the commanding status of the head of the
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallExamining Older Adults’ Filial Expectation and Evaluation of Adult Children2025-11-04text/htmlen-USExamining Older Adults’ Filial Expectation and Evaluation of Adult Children2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®1308492026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04Gender Role Attitudes in South Korea: Beyond Dichotomous Classifications
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973721
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While women and men have adopted egalitarian attitudes toward gender roles, the extent of these changes varies across societies (Cho & Kim, 2020; Grunow et al., 2018; Knight & Brinton, 2017; Lappegård et al., 2021; Sievers & Warner, 2023; Van Damme & Pavlopoulos, 2022; Walby, 2020). South Korea (hereafter “Korea”) faces the criticism that traditional gender roles persist, which hinders progress toward gender equality (Cho et al., 2020; Moon, 2023; Yoo, 2022). Korean scholars argue that one of the reasons for Korean women’s low labor force participation and frequent career breaks is their adherence to traditional gender role attitudes. More than 70% of Korean women have enrolled in college after upper secondary
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallGender Role Attitudes in South Korea: Beyond Dichotomous Classifications2025-11-04text/htmlen-USGender Role Attitudes in South Korea: Beyond Dichotomous Classifications2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®2123242026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04Research Handbook on Migration and Education ed. by Halleli Pinson, Nihad Bunar, and Dympna Devine (review)
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/973722
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According to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) World Migration Report 2024, the global migrant demographic has surpassed 280 million, highlighting the increasing transnational movement of diverse populations. This includes individuals fleeing conflict or persecution, such as refugees, as well as families seeking better educational and economic opportunities. These migrant families often confront unique educational challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and socio-economic disparities, which can impede their children’s academic success and social integration. Increasing mobility challenges education systems to adapt to the needs of these diverse migrant groups, transitioning
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Project MUSE®https://muse.jhu.edu/2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:00https://muse.jhu.edu/journal/752/image/coversmallResearch Handbook on Migration and Education ed. by Halleli Pinson, Nihad Bunar, and Dympna Devine (review)2025-11-04text/htmlen-USResearch Handbook on Migration and Education ed. by Halleli Pinson, Nihad Bunar, and Dympna Devine (review)2025-11-042025TWOProject MUSE®164142026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002025-11-04