Buddhist Psychology to Strengthen the Stability of the Inexperienced Family

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the concepts, principles and situations of family security of new parents; 2) to study Buddhist psychology, systems and mechanisms for strengthening new parents' family security; and 3) integrating Buddhist psychology with strengthening new parents' family security. This was a qualitative field research by analyzing documents, in-depth interviews with 20 key informants, and focus group discussions with 15 experts. Data analysis used data content analysis techniques obtained from the document and analyze it by generating conclusions from the data obtained in the field. The results of the research revealed that 1) the main concept of family security enhancement of new parents was to strengthen relationships and cultivate a good family life, encourage participation in social responsibility. As for the family security situation of new parents, it was found that there were problems such as poverty, violence, drug epidemic, divorce, etc.; 2) in terms of Buddhist psychology, systems and mechanisms for strengthening family security of new parents, it was found that new parents had to create a system and mechanisms for strengthening family security, i.e. both husband and wife helped each other to make a living;  it’s a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock; being diligent; keep the property well; take it seriously. 3) the integration of Buddhist psychology and the strengthening of family stability of new parents in 3 aspects: in terms of stability in marriage, it based on the principle of doing what needed to be done  in moderation, don't do too much or do too much, forgive each other; in the aspect of stability in daily life, there should be an adherence to the principle that do not look down on little money and wait for luck, don't be lazy like a fly but be diligent like a bee; regarding stability in raising children, one should adhere to the principles of learning to tie, you must learn to fix, if you love a cow, tie it, love your children, hit them.