THE DEVELOPMENT OF DHAMMA RADIO PROGRAMS PRODUCTION MODEL FOR ELDERLY

Abstract

This research article is part of the dissertation titled. The development of Dhamma radio programs productions model for elderly It has three objectives is: 1) to study the problems and problems in the production of Dhamma programs on radio stations for the elderly, 2) to develop a model for producing Dhamma programs on radio stations for the elderly, and 3) to propose a model to produce Dhamma programs on the radio stations. Research and development technique was used in this study. The qualitative research methods employed for gathering information from documents, interviews, and group discussions by purposive selection. The tools used were interview forms. The content analysis was used for collected data.            The results of the research revealed that: 1) problems in producing Dhamma programs on radio stations for the elderly consisted of 5 aspects: (1) management interventions, (2) administrative structures, (3) wave signal system arrangements, (4) budgets, and 5). Access to the target group 2) the development of the model Originally, there were 2 formats of Dhamma programs on radio stations, namely (1) format of lecture programs and (2) format of conversation programs. 3) The researcher proposed 4 formats of production of Dhamma programs on radio stations for the elderly as follows: (1) Dharma lecture program format (2) Dhamma discussion program format (3) a form of Dharma activity and (4) a form of Dharma entertainment with 6 components as follows: Component 1 The target group is the elderly group listening to the Dharma. The second component, the content of the Dharma, is the principles of Benjasila, Benchatham, Tri-Sikkha, and Boonkiriyavatthana. Component 3: Moderators are monks or laymen. Component 4: Form Dharma program combines methods during Dharma discussion. Dharma activities and entertainment Component 5: Language and sound, easy to listen and understand, with music and background music Component 6 Dharma program channel via radio media There are many modern channels on the website, YouTube, Facebook, online radio and portable radio.