Development Wisdom and Strengthening the Honest Values of The Buddhist Way to Youth of The Social Organizations, Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

This research study aims to: (1) analyze the situation and understanding of corruption among youth, (2) design activities to enhance critical thinking and promote Buddhist ethical values of integrity among youth through social organizations, and (3) collaboratively develop intelligence and promote these values through community engagement. A mixed-methods research approach was employed. For the quantitative phase, 318 youth participants were sampled, and data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and multiple linear regression. The qualitative phase included 21 in-depth interviews and 12 expert consultations, with content analysis techniques applied to provide contextual understanding.
The research findings were as follows:
1. Situation and understanding of corruption among youth 1. Youth understanding of corruption was generally high ( = 3.75). 2. Factors related to preventing corruption among youth were also rated high ( = 3.73). 3. Ethical behavior was reported at a high level ( = 3.74). 4. Multiple linear regression identified the following factors as significantly associated with promoting Buddhist ethical values and ethical behavior in combating youth corruption in Nakhon Pathom: perception of corruption’s harm (X₁, ß = .298), social participation (X₄, ß = .197), shared vision (X₂, ß = .196), mutual benefits (X₃, ß = .192), mutual reinforcement (X₅, ß = .177), and interaction (X₇, ß = .048), all showing a statistically significant linear relationship with the dependent variable (F = 5378.436, p < .001).
2. Results from designing activities to enhance integrity and intelligence. 1. Activities promoting integrity by relevant agencies in Nakhon Pathom were organized into five key areas. 2. Proposed solutions and developmental strategies to foster youth integrity values were also categorized into five sections.