The Inexperienced Parents: Concept and Process in Stability Reinforcement of the Family based on Buddhism

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study concepts and principles in stability reinforcement of family based on Buddhism, 2) to develop a model of stability reinforcement of inexperienced parent-family based on Buddhism, and 3) to create a set of stability reinforcement of inexperienced parent-family based on Buddhism. The mixed methods research was used in the study. The data were collected by in-depth interviews with 55 key informants and with connoisseurship of 28 experts through interview form, focus group discussion form and activity participation form. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results indicated that 1) the knowledge set of stability reinforcement of inexperienced parent-family based on Buddhism consist of bodily action and verbal action. 2) The Model of the study showed that the knowledge set of stability reinforcement of inexperienced parent-family the procedures composed of (1) Custom conservation and continuation to create love, unity, hospitality, assistance, forgiveness and happiness, (2) Mental refining to treat each other sincerely and respectfully and to be conscious on one’s duty and society, (3) to transfer the body of knowledge in inexperienced parenthood to the youths in order to make them realize the importance of the couple life and the different opinion but they can share their living together peacefully and happily, (4) to bear in mind with unity and Brahmaviharadhamma as self-behave guideline, (5) to exchange learning experiences as a good companion and to perform the duty based on Gharavasa Dhamma, (6) to set oneself as a good sample and to support the righteousness in the family, and (7) to train and develop oneself to obtain the new positive viewpoint in the family life based on Buddhism. 3)  A set of stability reinforcement of inexperienced parent-family based on Buddhism was developed through application network by using the manual of inexperienced parents, concept and the process of family stability reinforcement based on Buddhism