THE DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF YOUNG LEADERS IN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR HOMElAND: A CASE STUDY OF THE BAN “NA GOR” YOUTH GROUP IYERWENG, BETONG DISTRICT, YALA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are 1) to analyze youth leadership development patterns in their homeland context and 2) to propose ways to develop youth leaders in a participatory homeland context in a case study: "Na-go" Youth Group, Ayerweng Subdistrict, Betong District, Yala Province. It is a qualitative research. Key informants are 19 people, including head of the youth group in "Na-go" Youth Committee ,secretary of Ayerweng Subdistrict Administration Organization, officers of Ayerweng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, 2 youth groups, people and a network of youth groups. Specific selections were made based on recommendations from those involved in the youth in the area. Research tools are semi-structured interviews, and group discussions, as well as participatory observations. It is used data analysis by triangular test method for comparison findings, classified, and systematized the data into a systematic classification, then interpreted, created analytic induction, and then presented the data as narrative text. The results showed that 1) the analysis of youth leadership development patterns in their homeland consists of 5 aspects as follows: 1.The context of the "Na-go" community community, 2) the leadership and the concept of creating the "Na-go" youth group, 3) the driving factors of the "Na-go" youth group, 4) the creation of participatory action activities, 5) the coordination of groups and networks. and 2. a participatory approach to developing youth leaders in their homeland context, there are 3 factors that contribute to the movement: 1) youth dare to think, 2) youth dare to act, and   3) receive support and participation in development from the community.