THE LIFE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE ACCORDING TO SAPPURISADHAMMA IN KHAORUPCHANG SUB-DISTRICT, MUANGDISTRICT, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to study 1) The development of people's quality of life under Sappurisadhamma principles and 2) The guidelines for developing the quality of life. The population of this quantitative research consisted of 42,972 people living in 10 villages in Khao Rup Chang subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane's table, resulting in a sample of 400 people selected by proportional stratified sampling. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The quality of the research tools was measured based on the IOC, which showed an average of 1.00, with a reliability score of .9485.

The results were found that:

1. Overall, the quality of life development of the people living in the Khao Rup Chang subdistrict, based on Sappurisadhamma principles, was high. In each aspect consideration, the highest level was on Thammanyuta-planning a careful life and well-considered decision-making, followed by Atthanyuta-living by prioritizing the wellbeing of those around them. Attanyuta means accepting the mistakes in life that one has caused. Matthannuta is for engaging in an honest profession. Kalanyuta is for utilizing time efficiently. Parisanyuta is for adhering to the community's rules, customs, and traditions. Finally, Pukkalanyuta is for acknowledging and praising individuals who demonstrate righteous and virtuous behavior.


2. Recommendations: It is recommended for the community members to practice self-awareness and live with reasons, understand their responsibilities, and take accountability for their actions. They should set life goals while discovering and utilizing their abilities.  It is also suggested that individuals pursue activities they enjoy and are interested in, cultivate inner moral values, practice moderation, adhere to righteousness, engage in honest and ethical professions, and fulfill their duties responsibly. Time management in daily life is crucial, and they should comply with laws and societal regulations while upholding personal integrity. Lastly, they should leverage their skills to benefit themselves, others, and the community.