This qualitative phenomenology study focuses Yechen Central Central School teachers and students, and adjacent local communities practice values and concern deterioration through extensive review of literature. Semi-structured interviews are used to gather data from four students, four teacher, and four students’ parents. Also the data of disguised observations carried further substantiated values deterioration concerns and scenarios. In the findings sensed that inherited Bhutanese values still prevail, of few are ignorant at taking care of parents and other elderly; give less attention to relationship and brotherhood followed by family separation, too much engrossment in smart phones, national dresses worn only in occasions and office times; many disregard folk tales, riddles, simple steps and lyrics of folk songs. In conclusion recommends general public to give sincere thought to initiate common forums to discuss and revive disappearing values.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Literature review
2.1 Values identification
2.2 Values’ significances
2.3 Bhutanese values and deterioration concerns
2.4 Worldwide discussion on values
3. Methodology
4. Findings
4.1 Ascertaining as values
4.2 Inherited Bhutanese values
4.3 Bhutanese values deterioration causes
4.4 Values deterioration concerns and scenarios
5. Discussion
6. Recommendation
7. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Focus
This study aims to investigate the phenomenon of Bhutanese values deterioration through a phenomenological lens, focusing on teachers, students, and local communities in eastern Bhutan to understand the causes, current scenarios, and potential ways to revive these disappearing cultural values.
- Identification of core inherited Bhutanese values.
- Analysis of factors contributing to the deterioration of traditional values.
- Examination of modern societal impacts, such as technology and globalization, on cultural practices.
- Development of recommendations for educational and community forums to preserve and revive Bhutanese values.
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Bhutanese values deterioration causes
Generation gap, resource crunch, not respecting own culture and tradition, being lacked parents’ consistent guidance are causing values to deteriorate (RS2; RS5; RS7: RS8; RS9). Additional are rapid development in modern infrastructures and economy; escalating science and technology, television; above all social media (RS1; RS2). Natives including some monks and nuns consequently have engrossed so much with smart phones forgetting to talk to the ones sitting nearby (Observation of October 14 & December 29, 2017). Dart/khuru played only by men is now played by women (Observation of December 15, 2017). Commonly youths mimic speaking mode and dress code of others, and long for staying in the towns (RS10). Even smaller children in a household started to talk discourteously to older siblings and parents (Observation of December 29, 2017). A lot barely aware that conversing in local dialect or in national language has used numerous foreign language terms (Observation of October 22, 2017).
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides the context of traditional Bhutanese values and presents the research questions regarding their current state and potential deterioration.
Literature review: Explores existing definitions of values, their significance, and international perspectives on value transmission and deterioration.
Methodology: Outlines the qualitative phenomenological approach, including semi-structured interviews and disguised observations conducted at Yelchen Central School.
Findings: Presents data collected from participants, detailing inherited values, identified causes for their decline, and specific observed scenarios of deterioration.
Discussion: Synthesizes the research findings, comparing them with established literature to interpret the impact of globalization and modernization on Bhutanese culture.
Recommendation: Proposes actionable steps for teachers, parents, and the public to reinforce and revive cultural values through consistent practice and common forums.
Conclusion: Summarizes the study’s core insights, emphasizing that social disarray can be stabilized by reviving traditional values through collective societal effort.
Keywords
Deterioration, Concerns, Values, Bhutanese, Scenarios, Phenomenology, Culture, Traditions, Education, Modernization, Globalization, Social Responsibility, Ethics, Folklore, Community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on the phenomenon of values deterioration within a specific Bhutanese context, analyzing how modernization and external influences impact the traditional values held by students, teachers, and local communities.
What are the primary themes addressed?
The study addresses themes such as the definition of inherited values, the impact of technology and social media on traditional practices, the role of parental guidance, and the shift in cultural identity in the 21st century.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to reduce individual experiences of value deterioration to a universal description to identify causes and suggest strategies for revitalizing near-extinction Bhutanese cultural values.
Which methodology does the author use?
The author employs a qualitative phenomenological methodology, utilizing semi-structured interviews with twelve respondents and disguised observations of daily life and social gatherings.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body covers the identification of traditional values, the analysis of causes behind their deterioration (such as generation gaps and media influence), and a detailed account of observed behavioral shifts in the community.
Which keywords characterize this study?
The study is characterized by keywords such as Bhutanese values, deterioration, cultural identity, modernization, qualitative phenomenology, and traditional social codes.
How do smart phones impact value practices according to the study?
The study notes that individuals, including some monks and nuns, are so engrossed in smart phones that they neglect face-to-face interactions with those in their immediate vicinity, contributing to a sense of social isolation.
What specific recommendation does the author give to teachers?
The author suggests that teachers act as second parents, demonstrating values through their own behavior—such as lifelong learning, managing emotions, and respectful attire—to effectively model these traits for their students.
Why are traditional folk tales and songs mentioned as significant?
They are highlighted as essential heritage that is currently being disregarded; the author recommends reviving these through common forums to foster shared cultural identity and social cohesion.
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- Tashi Namgyel (Autor:in), 2018, Bhutanese values deterioration concerns and scenarios in 21st century, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388255
