Development of an Application on the Drug Prevention and Solution Project (to be Number One) Udon Thani Rajabhat University by using Participatory Design as the Base

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the needs for developing an application on the drug prevention and solution project (to Be Number One) of Udon Thani Rajabhat University using participatory design as a base; 2) to develop an application on the drug prevention and solution project (to Be Number One) of Udon Thani Rajabhat University; and 3) to study the results of using the application on the drug prevention and solution project (to Be Number One) of Udon Thani Rajabhat University using participatory design as a base. It was the research for development. The sample group used in the research was 1) 21 people involved in the project; 2) 331 first-year undergraduate students, using a quota sampling, and quality assessment by 12 experts. The research process was divided into 3 phases: 1) study of needs, 2) application development, 3) study of usage results. The tools used in the research include 1) an interview form on issues and needs, 2) an application quality assessment form, 3) project applications of TO BE NUMBER ONE, 4) perception assessment form before using and after using the application, 5) satisfaction assessment form for students. Statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean, and standard deviation, t-test ​​and effectiveness index values. The results of the research found that 1) the application should be compatible with Smart Phones, both IOS and ANDROID systems, and must include knowledge of the TO BE NUMBER ONE project, the dangers of narcotic drugs, public relations information, symbols, illustrations and various interactive systems; 2) the application has passed a quality evaluation from 12 experts. The internal system consisted of 2.1) public relations aspect, 2.2) registration and history aspect, 2.3) consulting aspect, 2.4) campaigning and prevention aspect; and 3) scores after using the application of the sample group were higher than before using it. The effectiveness index value was 0.81 or equal to 81 percent. The satisfaction evaluation results were at a very satisfied level (= 4.70, S.D. = 0.43).