Dhamma Indicators for Family Well-being: A Synthesis of Research on Buddhist Principles

Abstract

             This research article aims to synthesize and create Dhamma indicators for family well-being from previous research on Buddhist principles. This study is documentary research. Both quantitative and qualitative synthesis methods were used. Data was collected from two national databases and one international database. Data were analyzed using structural, content, and descriptive statistics.
             The research results found that:
             Articles, research papers, and theses on Buddhist principles involving family consist of 31 items and were divided into five groups: 1) solving problems, 2) building stability, 3) creating peace, 4) model families and others, and 5) foreign research. The result indicated 6 negative Dhamma indicators for family well-being, 16 positive items, and 12 items of a mix of negative and positive indicators. In terms of indicator relation, the three most vital principles are the Six Directions, the Precepts, and the Sangghahavatthu. In terms of important indicator, the most essential Dhamma principles are the Six Directions, followed by Gharavasa Dhamma and Sangghahavatthu. Therefore, the Six Directions are the heart of Dhamma indicators for family well-being. In remarking conclusion, the family will have the highest level of well-being must achieve both negative and positive Dhamma indicators in 8 items: Six Directions, Precepts, Sangghahavatthu, Gharavasa Dhamma, Samajivi Dhamma, Brahmavihara, Tisikkha, and Atthangghikamagga. New knowledge includes: "Not being unfaithful is the heart of a family well-being".