Development of Life Skills and Cognitive Competencies among Private University Educators through Buddhist Practice in Thailand, India, and Nepal

บทคัดย่อ

This study examines the development of life skills and cognitive competencies among private university educators through Buddhist practice in the Land of Buddhism, including Thailand, India, and Nepal. The research objectives are threefold: (1) to assess the level of life skills and cognitive competencies acquired by educators participating in the Buddhist practice program, (2) to compare cognitive competencies among educators based on work experience, job position, and field of work, and (3) to collect recommendations for enhancing life skills and cognitive competencies through Buddhist practice. A mixed-methods approach is employed, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Qualitative content analysis is used to interpret open-ended responses, identifying key themes and insights. For the comparative analysis, an F-test (One-Way Analysis of Variance: ANOVA) is conducted to examine mean differences among groups based on work experience, job position, and field of work. If significant differences are identified, Scheffé’s post hoc test is applied for pairwise comparisons. The findings contribute to understanding how Buddhist practice can enhance life skills and cognitive competencies among educators, offering valuable implications for educational institutions seeking to integrate mindfulness-based approaches into professional development.