Moral Education in Vietnamese Family Culture: A Case Study of Students in Ho Chi Minh City

Vu Bao Khuyen Bui, Phong Thanh Nguyen, Ngoc Tho Nguyen

Abstract

Moral education is important in the development of human character and plays a leading role in all environments: family, school, and community. Moral education in the family is assessed as a basic foundation, which is a bridge for individuals to integrate with education in schools and communities. This study aims to identify the advantages and limitations of moral education in Vietnamese families within the current context and subsequently determine the causes and propose solutions for enhancing moral education in familial settings. In particular, to identify the materials, techniques, and strategies that are frequently employed in the home for moral instruction, we specifically used in-depth questionnaire surveys and interviews with university students in Ho Chi Minh City. In contrast to earlier research, this study focuses on the cultural aspect of explaining the causes of a situation, thereby shedding light on the advantages and limitations of moral education in present-day society. In addition, the research findings can serve as valuable resources for those who wish to better understand moral education in family culture. The findings demonstrate that moral education in Vietnamese families is inadequate and out of step with the country's rapidly changing global environment. Furthermore, because it offers up-to-date insights into the current state of moral education in Vietnamese families, this study is helpful for those involved in education and cultural studies. This study’s distinctiveness lies in its capacity to depict, using vivid arguments and examples to reflect the reality of moral education under the impact of globalization on Vietnamese culture. From there, it provides a foundation for organizing content, strategies, and means of moral education that require updating and supplementation.

 

Keywords: morality, moral education, family culture, family education, Vietnam.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.63.34


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