TTLV. Buddhist practice and mental health of Buddhists in Saysetha district, Vientiane capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Yeesao PHOUANGKHAMSAVATH. 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: 25 /07 /1989   

4. Place of birth:ConsciousLuoangnamtha, Democratic Republic of Laos

5. Decision to recognize student number:Decision No. 3556/QD-XHNV dated November 22, 2022by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:Are not 

7. Thesis title: "Buddhist practices and mental health of Buddhists in Saysetha District, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic"

8. Major: Sociology;Code: 8310301.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thu Huong.andDr. Nguyen Thi DuyenDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Research overview:A research gap has been identified, revealing that works on Buddhist practices and their relationship with the mental health of Buddhists in Laos are still limited, lacking systematic and in-depth analysis from a sociological perspective.

 Developing a theoretical framework:Analyze and clarify the meaning of core concepts: Buddhism, Buddhists, Buddhist practice, health, mental health; Develop a theoretical framework on the relationship between Buddhist practices and the mental health of Buddhists.

Theoretical basis:This thesis applies and analyzes Max Weber's Structure-Function theory and Social Action theory.

Results of experimental research (in Saysettha district, Vientiane capital): 

Faith:Believing in the doctrines of Karma and the Eightfold Path correlates positively with positive emotions, concentration, adaptability, and resilience.

Pray:Regular practice (chanting, repentance, making vows) helps increase feelings of joy, energy, and improve sleep.

Meditation:There is a strong correlation with improved concentration, reduced stress, and increased inner peace.

Offering:Contribute positively to mental health by developing gratitude and strengthening community connections.

The research findings provide a scientific basis for developing mental health care programs based on Buddhist principles; policymakers and religious organizations can use the results to develop educational and communication activities to raise awareness of the benefits of Buddhist practice; ...

12. Future research directions:Expand the survey to examine the impact of other factors on mental health; research the role of Buddhism in maintaining social morality and community cohesion in other regions of Laos or similar contexts.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Yeesao PHOUANGKHAMSAVATH. 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: July 25, 1989

4. Place of birth:ConsciousLuoangnamtha, DPRK, Laos

5. Decision on recognition of students No.3 556 / QD-XHNV, November 22, 2022,of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:No 

7. Thesis topic name: “Buddhist practice and mental health of Buddhists in Saysetha district, Vientiane capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic”

8. Major: Sociology;Code: 8310301.01

9. Scientific supervisors:Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Thu HuongandDr. Nguyen Thi Duyen, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

Research Overview:The research gap has been identified, showing that works on Buddhist practices and their relationship with the mental health of Buddhists in Laos are still limited, lacking in systematization and depth from a sociological perspective.

 Building a theoretical framework:Analyzing and clarifying the core concepts: Buddhism, Buddhists, Buddhist practice, health, mental health; Build a theoretical framework on the relationship between forms of Buddhist practice and the mental health of Buddhists.

Theoretical basis:The thesis has been applied and analyzed based on Max Weber's theory of structure—function and the theory of Social Action.

Experimental research results (in Saysettha district, Vientiane capital): 

Beliefs:Belief in the teachings of Karma and the Noble Eightfold Path is positively correlated with positive emotions, concentration, adaptability, and resilience.

Pathology:Regular practice (chanting, repentance, vows) helps increase feelings of joy and energy and improve sleep.

Meditationstrongly correlates with increased focus, reduced stress, and inner peace.

Offering:Contributes positively to mental health through developing gratitude and strengthening community connections.

The research results provide a scientific basis for developing mental health care programs based on Buddhism; dependent and religious organizations can use the results to create educational and communication activities to raise awareness of the benefits of Buddhist practice…

12. Further research directions:Expand the survey of the impact of other factors on mental health; Study the role of Buddhism in maintaining social morality and community cohesion in different areas of Laos or similar contexts.

13. Published works related to the thesis: