The Cheng Beng Tradition in Indonesian Chinese Ethnic Communities: The Psychological Construct of Spirituality, Emotional Well-Being, and Social Identity
Keywords:
Cheng Beng, Psychological Construct, Spirituality, Emotional Well-Being, Social Identity
Abstract
“Cheng Beng” is an annual tradition carried out by ethnic Chinese people in Indonesia to honor their ancestors by visiting cemeteries to clean the graves and make offerings. This research explores the psychological constructs related to the Cheng Beng ceremony using a qualitative method with a narrative literature study approach. The data were collected through interviews and literature review, with subjects selected using purposive sampling. Three themes emerged from the interviews: the implementation of the Cheng Beng tradition, its meaning, and changes in its implementation of Cheng Beng. The literature review revealed the themes of respecting ancestors, strengthening family bonds, and enhancing relationships with other ethnic groups. The psychological constructs explored in this research are spirituality, emotional well-being, and social identity. Participating in the Cheng Beng tradition fosters a spiritual connection with ancestors, enhances emotional well-being by helping individuals cope with feelings of loss, connects to the family who have died. Participating in this ceremony strengthens one’s connection to Chinese culture and family history, which in turn strengthens their social identity as members of the Chinese community.
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Ruslin, Mashuri, S., Rasak, M. S. A., Alhabsyi, F., & Syam, H. (2022). Semi-structured interview: A methodological reflection on the development of a qualitative research instrument in educational studies. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 12(1), 22–29.
Saryono, & Anggraeni, M. D. (2010). Metode Penelitian Kualitatif dalam Bidang Kesehatan. Yogyakarta: Mulia Medika.
Sholichah, I. F. (2016). Identitas sosial mahasiswa perantau etnis madura. Psikosains, 11(1), 40–52.
Suharyanto, A., Matondang, A., & Walhidayat, T. (2017). The interpersonal communication of the chinese ethnic families in cheng beng ceremony in medan, indonesia. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 22(12), 38–44.
Suharyanto, A., Matondang, A., & Walhidayat, T. (2018). Makna upacara cheng beng pada masyarakat etnis tionghua di medan. Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pakar, 21–26. https://doi.org/10.25105/pakar.v0i0.2691
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Theresia, Angelica, & Susantyo, F. N. (2023). Pandangan masyarakat hokkian jakarta barat terhadap makna dan tata cara perayaan cheng beng. Jurnal Sinestesia, 13(2), 1159–1170.
Tjioe, L., Priyowidodo, G., & Goenawan, F. (2023). Ritual communication of cheng beng ceremony on chinese ethnic in balikpapan city. Journal of Content and Engagement, 1(1), 33–49. https://doi.org/10.9744/joce.1.1.33-49
Veronica, T., Rudiansyah, & Julina. (2023). Analisis komperatif pelaksanaan cheng beng di Medan, Sumatera Utara dan Bengkalis, Riau. Journal of Foreign Language Studies, Linguistics, Education, Literatures, Cultures, and Sinology, 3(1), 391–402.
Vistari, L. (2014). Makna ceng beng dalam perspektif buddha dharma. Jurnal Pelita Dharma, 1(1), 87–96.
Yeremia, B., & Andayani, T. (2020). Tradisi cheng beng pada etnis tionghoa di kecamatan tanjung morawa kabupaten deli serdang. Buddayah: Jurnal Pendidikan Antropologi, 2(1), 41–47.
Published
2024-09-21
How to Cite
Ivory, & Marselius Sampe Tondok. (2024). The Cheng Beng Tradition in Indonesian Chinese Ethnic Communities: The Psychological Construct of Spirituality, Emotional Well-Being, and Social Identity. Santhet (Jurnal Sejarah Pendidikan Dan Humaniora), 8(2), 12643-12652. https://doi.org/10.36526/santhet.v8i2.4068
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