THE INTEGRATION OF THE DHAMMĀDHIPATEYYA FOR PROMOTING YOUTH’S POLITICAL AWARENESS IN THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM IN PHETCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the general condition and problems and obstacles, 2) to study the factors affecting political awakening, and 3) to propose a model of integration of the principles of Dhammadhipataya. Using mixed research methods, that is, qualitative research. There were 20 key informants or people and a specific group discussion of 10 images or people by descriptive data analysis. and quantitative research A sample of 397 people was used.

               The results showed that

1. General conditions and problems and obstacles in promoting political awakening in a democratic system, ie youth living in political groups Political families have political interests. Agricultural domiciles and rural societies are quite conservative. Moderately financially wealthy families may have periods of interest in politics. Families with lower middle class economy believe that he has no political power And political influence has always played a role in Thai society. Young politicians are motivated by campaign policies. and mainstream political parties Quantitatively, the overall picture was at a high level ( = 3.66).


2. Factors affecting the political awakening in the democratic system of youth in Phetchaburi province found that following and listening to political news through various types of sources and media, and family members encouraged them to participate in political activities. The institute has courses, content, and teaching related to politics and government. and guidelines for the practice of democracy Teachers/instructors encourage activities and educational institutions provide the opportunity to express their opinions freely. and express creative freedom Stimulate important political issues through various media. Participate in discussions on political issues with community members. and people in the community have the opportunity to express constructive opinions Political communication through social media such as Facebook, LINE, Twitter that journalism plays an important role in enhancing knowledge, ideas, beliefs, values ​​and political ideology. and politicians and political parties plays an important role in creating values and political ideology The Council of Ministers and the administrative institutions are involved in stimulating and pushing for political expression in a democratic way. and political institutions provide opportunities to participate in solving electoral problems.

               Factors contributing to youth political awakening overall (X₁) was moderately correlated at -0.52 (rx₁y) and in the opposite direction. As for the principle of Aparhaniyadhamma 7, promoting political arousal among youth, overall (X₂) had a moderate correlation at 0.56 (rx₂y) and was in the same direction.

1. A model for integrating the principles of good governance to promote political awakening in the democratic regime of youth in Phetchaburi province, including building a political structure. and elections at all levels and every time in line with democracy building social acceptance of truth building a moral foundation use of intelligence Using Parliament to exchange, propose policies and solutions Declaration of intent to choose a direct representative horizontal democracy movement creative political activities Development of children and youth in a democratic way Adoption of a democratic majority to maintain the rules and the practice of dharma monitoring of government movements creating political activities that are consistent with the youth's intent the establishment of a youth council to coordinate with the government sector Opposition to policies that could damage people Youth must have facts. Neutral and honest political communication establishing legal standards and reflecting the youth's need for political participation at both local and national levels. Quantitatively, the overall picture was at a high level ( = 3.43)