Psychology in Vietnam

Authors

• Michael Hass, Chapman UniversityFollow
• Hoang-Minh Dang, Vietnam National University

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The development of psychology in Vietnam is closely tied to its colonial history and the 30-year division of the country into two states. In the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, psychology was intricately connected with education, pedagogy, and teacher training. This emphasis continued throughout the country post-unification. As Vietnam reformed its economy in the late 1980s and 1990s, the social stresses associated with these changes led to a greater need for mental health services, especially for children and youth. This has led to the development of specialized graduate programs in clinical and school psychology. Currently, 28 universities offer bachelor’s degrees in psychology or educational psychology, and 9 offer master’s degrees in either clinical or school psychology. Education at the doctoral level remains general, with only one doctoral program in child and adolescent clinical psychology. Despite these modest shifts toward training practitioners, psychology is not an officially recognized profession in Vietnam, and there are no uniform standards for training or licensure. Because of this, many people who practice as psychologists have limited education and training. Recently, the government has taken steps to recognize clinical psychology alongside other health professionals.

ISBN

9781138925120

Publication Date

11-18-2024

Publisher

Routledge

City

New York, NY

Disciplines

Other Psychology | South and Southeast Asian Languages and Societies

Comments

In Merry Bullock, Michael Stevens, Danny Wedding, and Amanda Clinton (Eds.), The Handbook of International Psychology, 2nd edition.

Recommended Citation

Hass, M. & Dang, H.M. (2024) Psychology in Vietnam. In M. Bullock, M.J. Stevens, D. Wedding, & A. Clinton (Eds.), The handbook of international psychology (2nd edition). Routledge.

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Routledge