Social Capital, Social Solidarity and Volunteer Behavior among Pga K’nyau Youths in Ban Phra Bat Huay Tom Community, Lamphun, Thailand
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This qualitative research aimed to answer the following questions: 1) What are the components of social solidarity of Ban Phra Bat Huay Tom community; and 2) What are the factors supporting the volunteer behavior among Pga K’nyau youths in support of the Kruba Chaiyawongsa Pattana Robe Changing Ceremony and Kruathan Parade? Data were gathered by conducting in-depth interviews (IDI) and participant observation with 20 Pga K’nyau youth volunteers at the Kruba Chaiyawongsa Pattana Robe Changing Ceremony and Kruathan Parade. Content analysis was then used to analyze, categorize, and derive conclusions from the collected data. The results identified the following four elements of social solidarity of Ban Phra Bat Huay Tom: 1) Similarity; 2) Social norms; 3) Consistent interactions; and 4) Participation in activities. The study also found that social capital and cultural capital are important factors that promote the social solidarity of the community. These factors support the volunteer behavior of Pga K’nyau youths. The results of this research should be beneficial for other communities with similar cultural contexts that aspire to build social solidarity and encourage the new generation to take part in community development through volunteering.
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