THE EFFECT OF EMPOWERING PROGRAM ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN MATHAYOMSUKSA FIVE STUDENTS

Abstract

This study compares the leadership behavior between before and after participating newly developed empowering programs among mathayomsuksa 5 students of Chitralada School Bangkok. Target population is mathayomsuksa 5 students of Chitralada School Bangkok, which has a total population 62 students. Sample was drawn using purposive sampling method, voluntary participation, with a total number of 20 students. The proposing empowering program was validated by this independent study advisor and invited expert. The analysis includes comparing mean and standard deviation of leadership scales between pre and post program by using a non-parametric test (The Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Signed Rank Test). The results of the study show that students who participated in the empowering program, which was validated by the advisor of this independent study and an invited expert, were found to have a significant increase in leadership skills at a significance level of 0.05. The students gained a better understanding and awareness of the importance of leadership. Furthermore, they improved their self-confidence, communication skills, systematic problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills, ultimately enhancing their overall way of living.