Expert commentary on “eldest daughter syndrome”, birth order, family roles, and mental health

Description

Dr Bryant P. H. Hui was interviewed by BBC News Chinese for an article discussing “eldest daughter syndrome” and the so-called “candle-type personality” in East Asian family and workplace contexts. Drawing on psychological research, Dr Hui commented that current evidence does not support a strong or consistent association between birth order and mental health outcomes. He further highlighted that supportive family relationships and healthy communication are more important for mental health than birth order itself.

Subject

Psychology; mental health; family relationships; birth order; eldest daughter syndrome; gender roles; family communication; East Asian families; social and cultural psychology