Do Thi Nga and Nguyen Anh Minh *

* Corresponding author (naminh@ctu.edu.vn)

Abstract

Child abuse in the family is a serious social issue, particularly in migrant families who face various pressures related to economic hardship, cultural differences, and living conditions. This study surveyed 151 migrant parents in Thu Dau Mot Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, to assess their attitudes toward child abuse and to propose non-violent parenting solutions. The findings show that most parents have a correct understanding of child abuse; however, some misconceptions persist. Certain behaviors, such as yelling at children, controlling their finances, or isolating them, are not always recognized as abusive by some parents. Based on these results, the study recommends raising parents’ awareness through community communication programs, providing psychological support for parents, and promoting behavioral change to reduce the risk of child abuse within families.

Keywords: Awareness, attitudes, child abuse, migrant labour families, parents

Tóm tắt

Bạo lực trẻ em trong gia đình là vấn đề xã hội nghiêm trọng, đặc biệt trong các gia đình nhập cư – nhóm chịu nhiều áp lực về kinh tế, văn hóa và môi trường sống. Trong nghiên cứu, 151 phụ huynh nhập cư tại phường Thủ Dầu Một, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh được khảo sát nhằm đánh giá thái độ của họ đối với bạo lực trẻ em và đề xuất các giải pháp giáo dục không bạo lực. Kết quả cho thấy phần lớn phụ huynh nhận thức đúng về bạo lực trẻ em, tuy nhiên vẫn còn quan điểm lệch lạc, cho rằng quát mắng, kiểm soát tài chính hoặc cô lập trẻ không phải là hành vi bạo lực. Từ đó, việc nâng cao nhận thức của phụ huynh thông qua chương trình truyền thông cộng đồng, hỗ trợ tâm lý cho phụ huynh và chuyển hoá hành vi được đề xuất trong nghiên cứu nhằm giảm thiểu nguy cơ bạo lực trẻ em trong gia đình.

Từ khóa: Bạo lực trẻ em, cha mẹ, gia đình nhập cư, nhận thức, thái độ

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