Family Strengths in Generation Alpha in the Thai Context
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The relationships between people of different generations are a core component of family strength. This research aimed to investigate the scenario of family strengths among members of generation alpha in the Thai context. The six steps of Ethnographic Delphi Futures Research technique (EDFR) were applied to exploratory forecasting on future needs and followed by statistical analysis. There were 15 experts purposively selected from different institutions, including policy makers, academic experts, professional practitioners, and parents who received national awards for children and family. Both in-depth interviews and questionnaires were used to analyze the median and interquartile range. The findings consisted of different aspects, including family institutions, educational institutions, media institutions, government institutions, and the community. This research contributes to behavioral science by providing deeper knowledge and understanding of ways to strengthen family relationships among members of generation alpha.
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