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UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff KKeennttuucckkyy UUKKnnoowwlleeddggee Theses and Dissertations--Sociology Sociology 2011 SSIINNGGLLEE--PPAARREENNTT FFAAMMIILLIIEESS IINN BBAANNGGKKOOKK,, TTHHAAIILLAANNDD:: FFAACCTTOORRSS AAFFFFEECCTTIINNGG CCHHIILLDDRREENN LLIIVVIINNGG IINN SSIINNGGLLEE--PPAARREENNTT FFAAMMIILLIIEESS Waruesporn Jiumpanyarach University of Kentucky, [email protected] RRiigghhtt cclliicckk ttoo ooppeenn aa ffeeeeddbbaacckk ffoorrmm iinn aa nneeww ttaabb ttoo lleett uuss kknnooww hhooww tthhiiss ddooccuummeenntt bbeenneefifittss yyoouu.. RReeccoommmmeennddeedd CCiittaattiioonn Jiumpanyarach, Waruesporn, "SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES IN BANGKOK, THAILAND: FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN LIVING IN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES" (2011). Theses and Dissertations--Sociology. 1. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/sociology_etds/1 This Doctoral Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Sociology at UKnowledge. 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Waruesporn Jiumpanyarach, Student Dr. Rosalind Harris, Major Professor Dr. Shaunna Scott, Director of Graduate Studies SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES IN BANGKOK, THAILAND: FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN LIVING IN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES DISSERTATION A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at the University of Kentucky By Waruesporn Jiumpanyarach Lexington, Kentucky Director: Dr. Rosalind Harris, Professor, University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 2011 ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES IN BANGKOK, THAILAND: FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN LIVING IN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES There has been a transformation in family structure in Thailand due to the changes in economic and social structures over time. Though not recorded in census data the rise in single-parent families can be expected due to a rise in divorce rates, that have been recorded, over the past decades. However, the literature on single-parent families is limited and little is known about the experiences of single-mothers and children of single- mother families in Thailand. This study examines the factors that have major impacts on the well-being of children of single-parent families in Bangkok, Thailand. A qualitative methodology was employed to study the lived experiences from the point of views of 20 divorced single-mothers and 20 adult children from a different sample of divorced single-mother families in Bangkok, Thailand. Altogether 40 semi- structured interviews were conducted in Bangkok, Thailand during June and July of 2010. Three theoretical frameworks, including family and household decision making theories, the life-course perspective, and the family composition perspective were applicable in this study to provide an understanding of how economic and social structures play an important role in the dissolution of marriages and how family composition plays an important role in the well-being of children. The findings of this study shed light on the lived experiences of participants and revealed the important factors that influence the well-being of children of single-mother families. The major factors include financial resources, parenting styles and discipline, and social supports. In addition, this study has implications for developing programs to assist and facilitate the well-being of single-parent families, strengthening the relationship within extended families, and eradicating the negative assumptions that are often associated with single-parent families. KEYWORD: Single-Parent Families, Single-Mother Families, Single-Mothers, Divorced Mothers, Children of Single-Mother Families Waruesporn Jiumpanyarach Student’s Signature January, 12 2012 Date SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES IN BANGKOK, THAILAND: FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN LIVING IN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES By Waruesporn Jiumpanyarach Rosalind Harris, Director of Dissertation Shaunna Scott, Director of Graduate Studies January, 12 2012 Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This dissertation has been an unforgettable experience, filled with challenges and precious rewards. The process of constructing this dissertation involved lots of people to whom I would like to formally offer my deepest gratitude. I would like to first thank my advisor and my dissertation committee, Dr. Rosalind Harris, Dr. Keiko Tanaka, Dr. Patricia Dyk, and Dr. Monica Udvardy. Each of you had your own expertise, which considerately advanced the process and product of my dissertation. I have been amazingly fortunate to work with intelligent scholars who gave me the insightful feedback and the guidance to explore new ideas. Without your guidance, insight, and support, I would not have been able to reach my goal. Dr. Harris, you have been an excellent advisor. I could not have asked for a better dissertation chair. Your ongoing feedback and guidance were vital to the completion of this study. Despite your busy schedule, you always made time for me. Your patience, practical advise, and encouragement helped me overcome many stages of my research and finish this dissertation. Dr. Tanaka, your insightful comments and criticisms were thought provoking. You have broadened and deepened my understanding of social structure and your sociological lens has helped shape my research design and enriched my academic journey. Thank you for pushing me to become a critical thinker, a better writer, and a better researcher. Dr. Dyk, I thank you for your willingness to share your expertise in family studies and providing me with encouragement. Your interest in my study, recommendations of v different literatures to explore, and your calmness has been invaluable to my ability to finish this project. I am also thankful for your motivational comments and your immense support throughout the research process. Dr. Udvardy, my study undoubtedly benefited from your practical comments and advice on my views. Your courses have provided me with a solid foundation to improve my knowledge in the area of family and kinship. Your discussions and lectures have also prepared me well for my dissertation study. The participation of forty-five volunteers has been a tremendous asset to this dissertation. I am thankful to all participants I interviewed for this study, though only forty subjects were chosen to be studied. Your gracious sharing of stories and experiences have made priceless contributions to my study. I appreciate the invaluable assistance that I received from my Thai friends. Without your assistance in referring me to the potential participants, this study would not have been possible. I am grateful to the Family Network Foundation, Thailand and particularly Khun Mai (Tanitcha Limpanitch) for allowing me to expand access to some potential participants. I am also thankful to Dr. Hathairat Marpraneet, an intellectual scholar, who generously met with me. Your advice was influential in conceptualizing this study. I am incredibly thankful to Joe, Poonlarb Natrujirote for believing in me and my ability. You have always been a consistent source of support throughout my graduate career and have helped me persist through these difficult years. I deeply appreciate your encouragement that helped me overcome setbacks and stay focused on my graduate vi study. Your support and care have played a significant role in the completion of my dissertation. I would also like to express my cordial gratitude to my extended family. My grandmother, Mrs. Pannee Rangsikitpho; my aunts, Ms. Sathaporn Rangsikitpho, Mrs. Preawpan Intarakasem, and Mrs. Patcharin Azurin, I am grateful for your cheers and ongoing prayers throughout this endeavor. Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without the love, support, and patience of my family. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my father, Mr. Montree Jiumpanyarach, my mother, Mrs, Phongphen Jiumpanyarach, and my sister, Dr. Waripas Jiumpanyarach. You have endured and prospered. From them, I learned a great deal about the strength, determination, and about the importance of education. I am the product of your efforts and I am proud to be part of the family. vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………..............v Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………..viii List of Tables…………………………………………………………………………..…xi List of Figures……………………………………………………………………………xii List of Diagrams………………………………………………………………………...xiii Chapter 1: Introduction and Backgrounds My Story………………………………………………………………….……….1 Introduction………………………………………………………………..………3 Statement of the Problem…………………………………………..……...5 Significance of the Study……………………………………………..…...6 Research Question………………………………………………………...9 Definition of Terms……………………………………………………..…9 Organization of Dissertation……………………………………………..10 Chapter 2: Historical Background: Transformation of Society and Family Structure in Thailand The Origin of Thailand…………………………………………….…………….14 An Early Thai Society………………………………………..…………..18 Family in Thai Society………………………………………..………….20 Chinese Assimilation into Thai Society and Influence on Family Structure……………………………………………………….....24 The Nation Building Period: An Influence from Western Countries in the Nineteenth Century……………………………………………………………....25 Social Stratification and Mobility………………………………………..26 A New Formed Thai Family Structure………………………….……….27 Global Era: Thai Society in the Twentieth Century……………………..……….28 Economic Structure…………………………………………..…….…….30 Population………………………………….………………………..…...31 Social Structure and Social Stratification………………………………..36 Education………………………………………………………………...39 Family Structure…………………………………………………….……42 Summary…………………………………………………………………………48 Chapter 3: Literature Review Trends in Marital Dissolution ……………………………………………..……..49 Divorce Rates………………………………………………………..…...50 viii
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