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Domestic Violence among Married Thai Muslim Couples in Satun Province: Solutions from Muslim Leaders’ Perspectives

Kasetchai Laeheem

Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 28, Issue 3, September 2020

Keywords: Domestic violence, married Thai Muslim couples, solve the problem, ways to prevent

Published on: 25 September 2020

The objective of this study was to explore ways to prevent and solve the problem of domestic violence among married Thai Muslim couples in Satun Province. The data of this qualitative study were collected using brainstorming and critique meetings attended by 15 religious leaders, 15 local leaders, and 15 Muslim academics. The data were analyzed using content analysis comparing logistics with concepts, theories, research reports and context based on the grounded theory method. The results of the study showed that prevention and solution should be conducted through the use of six main activities integrated with Islamic principles. They are self-socialization, studying Islam, studying and learning the Al-Quran, religious lectures, group studies (Halaqah), and voluntary post-midnight praying (Kiyamullai). These activities emphasize behavioural analysis for self-learning, self-development, attitude and value change, behavioural change, solving problems of conflict, mind development for prosperity, morals, ethics, disciplines, happy living in society. The results of this study would be beneficial in forming policy and concrete strategies for taking preventive measures against violent behaviour between married couples and thereby bringing an end to the cycle of domestic violence.

ISSN 0128-7702

e-ISSN 2231-8534

Article ID

JSSH-2790-2017

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