NEW GENERATION SUSTAINABILITY: THE PROCESS OF CREATING A NEW GENERATION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN LAMPANG PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study lifestyle behaviors and factors of the new generation in contemporary society within Lampang Province; 2. To develop learning processes tailored to the new generation in Lampang Province; and 3. To drive mechanisms for cultivating the new generation to foster sustainable social development toward peace in Lampang Province. This was the qualitative research study based on documentary research, interviews with 40 key informants and 25 operational informants, analyzed using operational process and mechanism analysis.

The results of study were found that: 1. Behavioral and Lifestyle Factors as, 1.1) Digital-era behaviors and relationships centered on self-reliance; 1.2) Life-impacting factors driven by economic pressures, technology, and environmental pollution; 1.3) Perspectives and attitudes of the younger generation on the need to adapt 2. Learning Process Development as, 2.1) Learning development factors driven by internal community factors, external community factors and integrated factors; 2.2) Learning design process starting from problem condition analysis, participation, design, planning and implementation, through to monitoring and evaluation; 2.3) Learning development process starting from preparation, co-creating a vision, designing activities, piloting, and evaluating; 2.4) Spatial context as Strengths were social capitals; Weaknesses were economic disparity, lack of capital, clustered activities, and lack of continuity; Opportunities were circular economy policies and returning workforce with skills; Threats were consumerism trends, debt burden, support-related limitations, and technology. 3. The Mechanism for driving the new generation base on Buddhism Principles as, 3.1) Social capital and intergenerational bonding mechanisms; 3.2) Organic agricultural innovation and bio-environmental mechanisms; 3.3) Returnee networks and strategic partnership mechanisms; 3.4) Integration of Bhavana principles to nurture the younger generation are respect nature (Kāya); adhering to rules and avoiding forest burning (Sīla); cultivating patience and reducing impulsiveness (Citta); applying wisdom to integrate technology with local knowledge (Pannā).