The Influences of Attitude and Information Perception on Participation in Community Development by People in Khlong Hok Sub-district, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

This independent study aimed to investigate the extent that participation in community development is influenced by personal factors and to examine the effects of attitude and information perception among people who participate in community development. The sample group used in this study comprised 405 people who live in the area of khlong Hok sub-district, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire. Statistical methods used to analyze the data were percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Coefficients and multiple linear regression analysis.

The study revealed that most of the respondents were female aged from 50 years to 59 years. They had an elementary education level, had a career in agriculture, had an average monthly income of 5,001 to 15,000 Baht, and had resided in the area for 10 years or more. The results of hypothesis testing showed that differences in the personal factors of age, occupation, monthly income, and residence period influenced their participation in community development at a statistically significant level of 0.05. Furthermore, it was found that attitude and information perception among these people demonstrated statistically significant positive effects on their participation in community development at a level of 0.01 and could predict the participation rate in community development at 49.6%.