Populační vývoj Vietnamu a druhá demografická tranzice

This master's thesis analyzes the population development of Vietnam within the framework of the Second Demographic Transition theory. The primary objective is to evaluate the extent to which Vietnam's current demographic trends exhibit characteristics typical of this theory, particularly in the areas of fertility and family behavior. The theoretical part introduces the concept of the Second Demographic Transition, its key determinants, and the specifics of Asian populations. The analytical part focuses on the development of the total fertility rate, which in Vietnam has fallen below the replacement level, and on the transformation of family behavior patterns. In selected indicators, the results are compared with chosen countries (e.g., China and the Czech Republic), demonstrating that Vietnam is following a unique path where modernization processes blend with traditional cultural values. The findings suggest that although Vietnam is adopting modern patterns of family behavior (such as increasing divorce rates and a rise in single-person households), deeply rooted cultural traditions modify these processes into a form that differs from the Western model of the Second Demographic Transition.