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An Ethnographic Approach to Understanding Filial Piety's Influence on Korean Families Living in Thailand

Stohry, Hannah
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9385-6227
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1373322439

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2013, Master of Arts, Miami University, Population and Social Gerontology.
Filial piety is a Confucian concept that structures traditional East Asian cultures and one's role in the family and society. Family dynamics are evolving as a result of globalization and shift in care for elders as well as children-rearing by East Asian families should be at the forefront of research. This pilot study of Korean families living in Thailand uses qualitative ethnographic research method. Data collection techniques combine snowball sampling of 5 informants, in-depth interviews and participant observations. Data collection took place in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand. This study analyzes the definition of filial piety, definition of dutiful child/son/daughter, practices by Koreans living in Thailand, and aspects of the Korean community in Thailand. Results of this comparative content analysis show differing definitions of filial piety and dutiful child/son/daughter, adapted practices, varying emphasis on celebration of traditional holidays, and surprising aspects of the Korean community living in Thailand.
Kanokwan Tharawan, Ph.D (Advisor)
Jennifer Kinney, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Chai Podhisita, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Bencha Yoddumnern-Attig , Ph.D (Committee Member)
Jiraporn Kespichayawattana, Ph.D (Committee Member)
113 p.
Cultural Anthropology; Gerontology; Sociology
Confucianism; filial piety; dutiful child; Korean family; Korean community in Thailand

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  • Stohry, H. (2013). An Ethnographic Approach to Understanding Filial Piety's Influence on Korean Families Living in Thailand [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1373322439

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Stohry, Hannah. An Ethnographic Approach to Understanding Filial Piety's Influence on Korean Families Living in Thailand. 2013. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1373322439.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Stohry, Hannah. "An Ethnographic Approach to Understanding Filial Piety's Influence on Korean Families Living in Thailand." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1373322439

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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