BUDDHADHAMMA APPLICATION FOR PROMOTING POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF CHILDRENAND YOUTHS IN SAMUT PRAKAN PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were: 1. to study the political consciousness of children and youth and 2. to propose the application of Buddhist principles to promote the political consciousness of children and youth in Samut Prakan Province. In the integrated research model, the qualitative research used in-depth interviews with 19 key informants or people. Data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis and focus group discussions with 8 figures or people. Quantitative research used questionnaires with a confidence value for the entire version equal to 0.984. Data were collected from groups. The sample was 397 students from secondary schools under the Samut Prakan Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The data was analyzed by finding frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations.

The research results found that 1. the political consciousness of children and youth in Samut Prakan Province Overall is at a high level in every aspect, respectively, and 2. the application of Buddhist principles to promote the political consciousness of children and youth in Samut Prakan province, the application of the principles of Aparihaniyadhamma by meeting together in unison. Encourage children and youth to follow democratic principles and ideals. Respect the elders in the country. Join in protecting children, women, the elderly, and the underprivileged in society. Preserve and preserve good political culture. Maintain rules and regulations of the community and society sustainably.