Development of Training Models According to Buddhist Methods to Promote Skills in Creating a Digital Life Balance for the Elderly

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) investigate the conceptual frameworks, theoretical foundations, and principles of a Buddhist-based training paradigm, 2) develop and evaluate the efficacy of the training paradigm, 3) analyze the implementation outcomes of the training paradigm through: 3.1) comparative analysis of digital life balance competencies post-intervention against a 75% criterion benchmark, 3.2) assessment of participant satisfaction regarding the training paradigm. The research sample comprised 30 elderly participants. Research instruments consisted of: 1) the training paradigm protocol, 2) a digital life balance competency assessment instrument, and 3) a satisfaction evaluation instrument.

The research found that:

1. The Buddhist-based training paradigm integrated four fundamental components: 1) Buddhist pedagogical methodologies, 2) Buddhist doctrinal principles (Yoniso Manasikara, Sappurisa Dhamma, and Brahma Vihara 4), 3) Andragogical approaches, and 4) Constructivist learning theory. The synthesis of these conceptual frameworks, theoretical foundations, and principles yielded eight guiding principles for the Buddhist-based training paradigm.
2. The developed training paradigm encompassed six structural components: 1) guiding principles, 2) foundational requisites, 3) instructional objectives, 4) curricular content, 5) methodological implementation, and 6) evaluative procedures. Expert validation indicated the paradigm demonstrated congruence and appropriateness at the highest level.

3. Implementation outcomes analysis indicated: 3.1) Elderly participants demonstrated digital life balance competencies post-intervention that significantly exceeded the 75% criterion threshold at the .01 significance level. 3.2) Participant satisfaction with the training paradigm was evaluated at the highest level across all assessment domains. Data analysis employed statistical procedures including percentages, means, standard deviations, and one-sample t-tests.