TTLA: Marital conflicts in Catholic families in Hanoi today” (Case study of Ha Dong parish)

Author name:Cu Thi Thanh Thuy

Thesis title: Marital conflicts in Catholic families in Hanoi today” (Case study of Ha Dong parish)

Dissertation field:Sociology

Major: Sociology Code: 62 31 03 01

Name of Postgraduate training unit:University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

1. Purpose and research objects of the thesis

1.1 Research purpose:

Based on theoretical research on concepts, conflict theory, and religious functional theory to describe the current situation of marital conflicts in Catholic families in Hanoi, the thesis aims to clarify the role of Catholicism in the marital relationship when conflicts arise in marital life.

1.2 Research subjects:

Marital conflicts in Catholic families in Hanoi.

2. Research methods used

The thesis used: Document analysis method; Opinion polling method; Observation method; In-depth interview method and information processing and reporting method.

3. Main results and conclusions

3.1. Main results

- Overview of previous research works to obtain a relatively complete and valuable source of theoretical and practical reference information for research on marital conflicts and the relationship between religion and marriage.

- Present theoretical basis, research methods and overview of research area.

- Analyze the current situation of marital conflicts in Catholic families in Hanoi, the causes and basic content of the conflicts; the behaviors and actions of spouses during the conflict.

- Analyze the consequences of conflicts between husband and wife on marriage and family relationships. Ways to resolve conflicts between husband and wife in Catholic families.

- The role of religion in preventing, avoiding, conflicts, reducing the severity of conflicts, reducing the negative consequences of conflicts on marriage and family, helping couples overcome marital crises

 3.2. Conclusion

Catholic marriage and family in Hanoi today are characterized by: a marriage selection model that especially emphasizes similarity (personal characteristics, religion), with small family size (few children, few generations living together), and characterized by high religious beliefs and practices.

Conflict between husband and wife in Catholic families over the past 12 months has been common, focusing on issues related to basic family functions.

The level of conflict expressed through the behavior and conduct of husband and wife in Catholic families is mainly not serious. Conflicts tend to be resolved peacefully,

Religious similarity between husband and wife, factors of religious beliefs and practices help prevent and avoid the occurrence of conflicts, reduce the severity of conflicts, and support individuals to overcome crises and negative impacts of conflicts.

SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS

The author's name: Cu Thi Thanh Thuy

Thesis title: “Conflict between couples in the Catholic family in Hanoi today”(Case study of Ha Dong parish)

Scientific branch of the thesis: Sociology

Major:Sociology Code: 62310301

The name of postgraduate training institution: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

1. Thesis purpose and objectives:

1.1 Research aims:

Based on theoretical studies of concepts, theories of conflict, and the theory of religious functions to describe the current state of conflict in the Catholic family in Hanoi, the thesis aims to Express the role of Catholicism in conjugal relationships when conflicts arise in married life.

1.2 Research objects:

Conflict between couples in the Catholic family in Hanoi today

2. Research methods

The Dissertation used: Material analysis method; Consultation method; Observation method; In-depth interview method and information processing and reporting methods.

3. Major results and conclusions

3.1. The main results

- An overview of previous studies to obtain a relatively comprehensive and relevant source of factual and theoretical reference information for the study of conjugal conflict, the relationship between religion and marriage

- Presentation of theoretical foundations, research methods and general areas of study.

- Analyzing the current situation of conflicts between couples in the Catholic family in Hanoi, causes and contents of the conflicts; the behavior and behavior of the couple in the course of conflict.

- Analyze the consequences of conflict between husband and wife to the relationship of marriage and family. How to resolve conflicts in the Catholic family.

- The role of religion in preventing, preventing, conflicting, reducing the severity of conflicts, reducing the negative effects of conflicts on family marriage, helping couples overcome the crisis. marriage crisis

3.2. Conclusions

The marriage and family of Catholics in Hanoi are nowadays featured by the following: the model of marriage choice in particular emphasizes the similarity (personal and religious characteristics), with a small family size (families with few children, fewer generations living together), and featured by high religious affiliation and practice

Conflicts between spouses in the Catholic family over the past 12 months are common, focusing on matters of fundamental family functions.

The extent of the inconsistency manifested by the conduct and behavior of the spouses in the Catholic family is not serious. Conflicts tend to be resolved,

The religious consensus between husband and wife, the element of religious belief and practice, helps to prevent, prevent the occurrence of conflicts, reduce the severity of conflicts, and assist overt individuals. through crisis and negative effects of contradiction.