Good Practices on Wisdom Cultivation from Behavioral Science and Social Science Research and Innovation to Utilization for Society

Abstract

This qualitative research aims to study best practices in cultivating knowledge from research and innovations in the behavioral and social sciences for societal benefit through the process of lesson learning. It involves a case study of a team of researchers from the behavioral science and social science departments at Srinakharinwirot University, who have outstanding achievements and have been conducting ongoing research. Data were collected through two focus groups: one group of 12 researchers with experience in conducting socially beneficial research, and the other group consisting of 8 personnel from government agencies who have applied research and innovations. The content analysis revealed the following: 1) Best practices for creating valuable and socially beneficial research and innovations include: 1.1) Motivation driven by research design and external funding sources. 1.2) Key mechanisms such as teamwork and local networks. 2) Best practices for applying research and innovations for societal benefit or dissemination include: 2.1) Driving mechanisms such as content, community leaders/target groups, and communication. 2.2) Changing mindsets or behaviors. 3) Development towards sustainability includes: 3.1) Driving through the creation of practical policies. 3.2) Integrating research and innovations into the routine work or daily lives of beneficiaries while expanding the beneficiary group. 3.3) Having an easy-to-use and accessible system. 3.4) Creating networks of community leaders.