The Periodical of Behavioral Science

The Concept and Applications of Learning Experience Design

Sudarat Tuntivivat — 2024-01-30

Human learning management has reached a new paradigm shift from instructional design to learning experience design, which is an important process for creating learning experiences that enable learners to achieve their goals with humans at the center. The purpose of this article is to present the concept and applications of learning experience design, starting with the identification of the definition of learning, lifelong learning, the difference between learning experience design and instructional design, and the applications of learning experience design such as user experience design and gamification. The implication of learning experience design is the creation of innovative learning from interdisciplinary knowledge to drive change.

The Factors Affecting the Decision to Participate in Education Programs in Science Museum of Upper Elementary Students

Phattraporn Thongkesorn — 2024-01-30

The education programs in museums aim to offer enjoyable and positive experiences for children in all ages based on the needs of the visitors. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the decision of upper elementary students to participate in education programs in science museum. The samples consisted of 200 upper elementary students who visited the National Science Museum (NSM), Thailand in December 2020. The research instrument was a questionnaire including three parts: personal information, factors affecting decision making, and activity participation. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for reliability of each questionnaire was between 0.72 - 0.93. Data was analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The result showed that the important factors and predictions for the decision to participate in the education programs in the science museum of students at 54.7%, by family economic status, science career interest, attitude towards science and science academic support of family with statistically significant at the .001 level. In addition, students were most interested in survey activities. The results from this study can shed light on the guidelines of development of education programs within informal learning centers.

The Impact of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program using the S.E.C.U.R.E. Model on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in the Prevention of Substance Addiction among Elementary School Students

Sirirat Janyarat — 2024-01-30

The problem of drug addiction has been a serious threat in Thai society for a long time. The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of the S.E.C.U.R.E. Model-based prevention program on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in preventing substance abuse in the post-experiment phase between the experimental and control groups, using experimental research. The sample group consisted of 60 primary school students, randomly divided into an experimental group of 30 and a control group of 30, using group randomization. The research tools included basic information questionnaires, assessments of knowledge in substance abuse prevention, assessments of attitudes towards substance abuse prevention, assessments of behaviors in substance abuse prevention, and the substance abuse prevention program using the S.E.C.U.R.E. model. Data were analyzed using the analysis of variance and covariance. The study found that after the experiment, students in the experimental group had significantly higher knowledge and attitudes towards substance abuse prevention than students in the control group at a significance level of .05. However, there was no significant difference in the behavior of substance abuse prevention between the experimental and control groups at a significance level of .05. This S.E.C.U.R.E. Model substance abuse prevention program can be applied by organizations and individuals working with drug addiction prevention in children and adolescents to suit the nature of learning and context in the area.

The Effects of Self Management for Lifestyle modification Program on Glycemic Control Behavioral and Health Outcome in Patients with Type II Diabetes

Nopparat Srisuwipa — 2024-01-30

This quasi-experimental study, the efficacy of a self-management intervention designed to modify lifestyle behaviors related to blood glucose regulation was evaluated. The target population comprised patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Through simple random sampling, participants were allocated into experimental and control cohorts, each consisting of 14 individuals. While the control group received care consistent with hospital-established protocols, the experimental group underwent the aforementioned self-management regimen. Data were procured using a behavioral scale assessing blood glucose regulation and by examining medical records for blood glucose readings. For data interpretation, both descriptive statistics and repeated measures analysis of variance were employed. Findings revealed a notable statistical distinction between the experimental and control groups in their blood glucose regulatory behaviors within at least one measurement period. (F = 75.76, p < .01). Interestingly, inter-group disparities in blood glucose measurements were not consistently observed across all intervals (F = .05, p = .844). Nonetheless, a significant variation in average blood glucose levels between the two groups was discernible in specific intervals (F = 541.05, p < .01). Subsequent evaluations indicated that the experimental group not only displayed enhanced regulatory behaviors post-intervention but also exhibited reduced blood glucose levels compared to pre-trial values. Consequently, endorsing and facilitating self-management practices is pivotal for sustaining effective blood glucose regulatory behaviors among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Predicting Cyberbullying of High School Students Using Attitudes toward Cyberbullying, Empathy, and Family Relationships

Patcharaporn Kongsawang — 2024-01-30

At present, people are widely used social media, as it is a convenient and fast way for communication. However, it generates social problems as well, for instance cyberbullying among students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the attitude toward cyberbullying, empathy, and family relationships on cyberbullying of upper secondary school students in Samut Sakhon Province. The participants were 314 students. The data were collected using an online questionnaire, with a reliability range of .68 to .91. It was found that student who has been victimized by online bullying has more instances of cyberbullying than those who have not experienced it (β = .276, p < .001), the attitude toward cyberbullying was positively associated with cyberbullying (β = .146, p < .05), and empathy was negatively associated with cyberbullying (β = -.275, p < .001). Family relationships were found not to be associated with cyberbullying (β = -.056, p = .327). The results of this study can be used to decrease cyberbullying among students, which includes increasing the negative attitudes toward cyberbullying and developing the empathy in students.

The Experiences of Handling Dukkha of Buddhist Counseling Helpers

Ramita Piyasirinanun — 2024-01-30

This phenomenological research aimed to study the experiences of Dukkha and the experiences of handling Dukkha of Buddhist counseling helpers. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with two population groups, three Gilanadhamma monks and five Buddhist counseling psychologists who have Buddhist counseling services’ continuous experiences for at least seven years to understand Dukkha and alleviate Dukkha which based on the four noble truths. The results showed that there were four characteristics of the Dukkha experiences included 1) Dukkha is fear, anxiety, and oppression, 2) Dukkha is clinging to what is good,
3) Dukkha as the desire to satisfy, and 4) Dukkha as non-craving which loved ones to Dukkha. The experiences of handling with Dukkha can be analyzed into seven factors include
1) cultivation of right understanding from teacher as a Kalyànamittatà, 2) observation Dukkha and contemplation origin of own suffering, 3) concentrating on the client help alleviate Dukkha, 4) supervision to identify expectations and expand perspectives on life, 5) having a community to nurture one's mind and develop oneself, 6) mental development with clients, and 7) mental development that fostered the power of mindfulness and concentration. The results of this research reflected the path of right understanding development by relying on the teacher, supervision, the community, etc., which were the external factors to encourage Buddhist counseling helpers to observe their Dukkha and contemplate origin of own suffering as internal factor. Those help to identify Dukkha and to handle with Dukkha steadily, which lead to more efficient work and life.

Effects of Positive Psychological Coaching on Psychological Self-care Potential and Positive Psychological Capital of Nursing Students, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus

Chayanin Saleemin — 2024-01-30

The objectives of this research were 1) evaluate the effectiveness of positive psychological coaching on Psychological Self-care Potential and positive psychological capital of nursing students. 2) understand the development the self of Psychological Self-care Potential and positive psychological capital in nursing students at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. The Sample group consisted of 30 third – year nursing students divided into 15 in the control group and 15in the experimental group. Research tools used Psychological Self-care Potential Questionnaire, Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire. And Positive psychological coaching sessions conducted seven times for 1 hour and 30 minutes each. were verified by experts with confidence values of .98 .95 and .90, respectively. The research found that the test group's self-care potential score and positive psychological capital score were statistically significantly higher before joining a positive psychology coach (p < .05) And the score of Psychological self-care potential and positive psychological capital between groups was statistically significantly higher than that of the control group at (p < .05) A comprehensive exploration identified four areas for Psychological Self-care Potential: 1) self-awareness, 2) effective communication, 3) time management, and 4) social support system. And four aspects of a positive psychological capital identity, 1) self-efficacy 2) hope 3) optimism, and 4) resilience. Consequently, positive psychology coaching emerged as a remarkably potent psychological tool, facilitating the cultivation of Psychological Self-care potential and positive psychological capital. Therefore, positive psychology coaching is an effective psychological tool. This should be used to develop other groups of students with similar contexts. And there is training in the skills of positive psychology coaches for personnel responsible for student development to promote psychological well-being for university students.