Journal of MCU Humanities Review

Buddhist Psychology Way of Life and Trends of the Thai Astrological Counseling in the Next Decade (A.D. 2022 – 2031)

Thanachanan Surabanchakarn — 2024-06-12

This dissertation is an integrated EDFR future research between EFR and Delphi technique. There are three objectives including: 1) to study and analyze the principles of Buddhist psychology and the set of knowledge of Thai astrology in the future counseling, 2) to synthesize data and direction of the Buddhist psychological way of life with trends of the Thai astrology in the future counseling, and 3) to present a scenario of the Buddhist psychological way of life and trends of the Thai astrological counseling in the next decade. There are four types of research tools used consisting of 1) In-depth interview with 21 experts 2) Questionnaire with the same experts 3) Focus group with 13 experts and 4) Connoisseurship with 12 experts. Key informants of an in-depth interview divided into 3 groups: 1) monks 2) psychologists and 3) astrologers, interviewing in three dimensions: Optimistic Realistic, Pessimistic Realistic, and Most Probable Realistic. An analysis of qualitative data was done by QDAT Knowledge or 6’C Technique, Triangulation Technique, and Data Saturation. For the quantitative data, it was analyzed by finding Median (Md), Interquartile range (QR), Mean (), and Standard Deviation (SD).

The study findings were found that 1) The future model of astrology counseling should incorporate the principles of ethics and psychology as essential foundations. It should also utilize technology and innovation to develop teaching curricula and create forecasting tools to support societal changes in the era of globalization. 2) The ethical and moral development of astrologers has significantly improved, along with the utilization of new technologies that benefit counseling under the principles of love, harmony, and cooperation to develop the body of knowledge to be a science of wisdom with morality precedes knowledge and disseminate it to be a Buddhist astrology counseling society. 3) The future scenario consists of 12 important components: 3.1) Social Entrepreneurship 3.2) Astrology Image, 3.3) Knowledge Center, 3.4) Astrologer Developing Organization, 3.5) BPAC Curriculum, 3.6) Higher Education, 3.7) Astrological Counseling based on Noble Truth Way, 3.8) Artificial Intelligence Counseling, 3.9) International Academic Seminars, 3.10) Astrological Sciences Organizations, 3.11) Empowering Center, and 3.12) Career Path Alternatives.

A Buddhist Subjective Model for Enhancing Volunteer Spirit of Networks of Community Mental Health Vaccines under a Crisis Situation

Kanokrat Sudlapa — 2024-06-12

This research has the objectives: 1. To study the concepts and characteristics of the Buddhist spirituality model to promote volunteerism of the network to strengthen community spirits under crisis situations. 2. To synthesize the Buddhist spirituality model to promote volunteerism of the network. Network to strengthen community vaccinations under crisis situations 3. To present a model of Buddhist spirituality to promote volunteerism of the network to strengthen the vaccination of hearts in communities under crisis situations. It is a combined method research. Quantitative population research is a community network under the Wang Noi District Health Service Area. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Sample group: 244 people By using a questionnaire (Questionnaire) Qualitative research Use in-depth interviews with 17 key informants along with participant observation and focus groups to evaluate and certify the model. And a special expert discussion meeting (Connoisseurship) Analyze qualitative data using triangulation, Data Saturated and 6' C Technic Analysis techniques)

The research results found that

Model of Buddhist spirituality to promote volunteerism of the network to strengthen community spirits under crisis situations, consisting of 1) concepts and characteristics of motivation for volunteering, 2) good social environment, 3) public volunteerism. Kusala 4) 4 Brahmavihran principles and 4 Sanghavatthu 5) Hierarchy of human needs 6) 2 thought processes for adjusting thoughts and attitudes with the heart without wanting anything in return 7) Seeing value in oneself, in work, and in the community.
Synthesizing the model of Buddhist spiritual work to promote volunteerism in the network to strengthen community spirits under crisis situations. Step 1: Integrating the principles of human need hierarchy psychology and two approaches to thought process psychology. with the 4 Brahmavihra principles and 4 Sagahavatthu to create 3 aspects of volunteer spirit: 1) the creative public mind that is charitable, 2) the positive mind, and 3) the aspect of good conscience and morality. Step 2: Develop activities to build Buddhist mental qualities under 4 modules, namely 1) 6 S qualities of Buddhist mentality, 2) network qualities of 6 with 3) 4 dimensions of life balance development, and 4) change intellectual thought processes. 5 adjustments and step 3: practice building Buddhist mental qualities.
Model of Buddhist spirituality to promote volunteerism of the network to strengthen community spirits under crisis situations. It is a model of the 3-step process of developing Buddhist mental qualities using 4 activity modules for developing Buddhist spiritual qualities.

The Development of Mental Immune Indicators to Enhance New Normal Life Skills According to Buddhist Psychology for Youth in Thai Society

Putthachart Pansomboon — 2024-06-12

This research has three objectives: 1. to study the concept and theory of mental immunity to enhance new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society; 2. To develop indicators of mental immunity to enhance life skills in the new normal according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society; 3. To check the consistency of the model of indicators of mental immunity to enhance life skills in the new normal. According to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society with empirical data. Using Mixed Methods, divided into 3 phases, Phase 1 is qualitative research by studying relevant documents; Phase 2 is qualitative research by conducting in-depth interviews and collecting data from 17 key informants; Phase 3 is a quantitative research by collecting questionnaire data from a sample of 538 people. The tools used in the research include: In-depth interviews, mental immunity and life skills measures, qualitative data analysis using Triangulation and QDAT Knowledge (6'C: Quality Data Analysis Technic), quantitative data analysis using descriptive statistics. and checking the validity of the causal relationship model using the Lisrel program.

The research results found that; 1. There are 5 characteristics of youth with life skills: thinking skills, emotional management skills, relationship building and communication skills, problem solving skills, and being aware of and appreciating the value of oneself and others. 2. The model developed is a causal relationship model for the development of mental immunity indicators to enhance new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society. There are elements that are important factors and have cause-and-effect relationships that will lead to new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society, consisting of 1) characteristics of youth who have mental immunity, 2) internal factors, and 3) The factors of the causal relationship model for the development of mental immunity indicators to enhance new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society are consistent with empirical data (Chi-square = 104.06, df = 84, p = .068, GFI = .978, AGFI =.959, RMR =.2783) which means 88.00% of the variance in having new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society, internal factors obtained 50.00%, indicating that the characteristics of teenagers who have mental immunity and internal factors can promote the development of new life skills according to Buddhist psychology for youth in Thai society.

Buddhist Psychology Program on Eco-meditation Ways for Sustainable Forest Conservation for Youth

Phramaha Yanapat Atipalo — 2024-06-12

This research has three objectives: 1. to analyze the principles of Buddhist Dharma, concepts, Related theories of psychology and ecological prayer to synthesize the concept of Buddhist Buddhist Psycology on Eco - Meditation ways. 2. To synthesize the characteristics and factors of the Buddhist Psycology program on Eco - Meditation ways for sustainable forest conservation for youth. 3. To develop and evaluate the Buddhist psycology Program on Eco - Meditation ways for sustainable forest conservation for youth. This research is a combination of methodology and quasi-experimental research. Using quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods, expand the results of quantitative research methods. The samples are: Youth High School Wat Samnak Khro The sample was assigned using G*Power program with a sample group of 60 people. Quantitative data analysis uses t-test statistics, two-way repeated measures (ANOVA), and qualitative data analysis using content analysis methods.

The research found that:

The concept of Buddhist psychology of the ecological way of meditation is the concept of integrating the principles of Buddha Dharma Trisikkha and the principles of Buddha Dharma Paratokosa together with psychological theory and the concept of eco-meditation. 2. The characteristics and factors of the Buddhist Psychology of Eco-Bhavana program are: 1. Seeing beauty, 2. Appreciation, 3. Fear of forest depletion, 4. Intention 3. The results of the environmental behavior program, namely attitudes and awareness in 4 areas, showed that the experimental youth had a statistically significantly higher mean score than before the experiment and higher than the control group at the level of .05. Qualitative data supporting quantitative data showed that participants developed environmental behaviors in forest conservation, leading to sustainable forest conservation.

Buddhist Psychology Factors Related to Resilience of Nursing Students of Praboromrajchanok Institute

Tippa Punnasi — 2024-06-12

The purpose of this research were 1. to study the level of resilience in nursing student; 2. to study the personal factor, The Buddhist psychology factors that correlated with resilience of nursing students were gender, age, grade point average, monthly income and the factors of Buddhist psychology, namely Khanti, Sorajcha, self-esteem with resilience. Sample is a first-year nursing student from 3 colleges in Bangkok and its vicinity of Boromarajonani of Nursing College in Phraboromrajchanok Institute, totaling 221 people. The research tools used consisted of questionnaires for personal data. resilience questionnaire, Khanti, Sorajcha questionnaire, self-esteem questionnaire. Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient confidence of the whole questionnaire = 0.864, divided into 1) resilience = 0.9; 2) khanti, Sorajcha = 0.801 and 3) self-esteem = 0.843 respectively. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients of Pearson's.

The findings reveal that 1. Resilience, khanti, Sorajcha and self-esteem were at a high level ( = 3.90, S.D. = 0.74; = 3.77, S.D. = 0.84 and = 3.67, S.D. = 0.81), respectively. 2. Personal factors, gender, age, grade point average, monthly income there was not correlated with resilience statistically significant level of 0.05 (P = 0.004, 0.001, 0.000 and 0.000), respectively, and the factors of Buddhist psychology, khanti, Sorajcha and self-esteem there was correlated with resilience at medium-high levels (P = 0.570, 0.498 and 0.649), respectively, statistically significant at the statistically significant at the 0.05.

Buddhist Psychology Factors as Predictors of Psychological Immunity of Hospital Personnel

Adisuan Sookkhaphanthavorn — 2024-06-12

The objectives of this research were 1. to study the influence of Buddhist-psychological factors on prediction of the mental immunity; 2. to study the relationship between Buddhist-psychological factors and the mental immunity; and 3. to study the level of mental immunity. The study was a quantitative research in nature, using a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 144 by simple random sampling method respondents as the personnel of Sai Noi Hospital, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province. For analyzing data, the statistics including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis was employed.

Findings of the study were as follows:

Psychological factors with an influence on predicting mental immunity level of hospital personnel at statistical significance at the .05 level consisted of 3 factors ranked from the most influencing factors to the least influencing factors, namely, flexibility, real perception, and optimism with these 3 factors being predictable together on the mental immunity of hospital personnel at 43.9 percent.
The relationship between Buddhist Psychological factors and the mental immunity of hospital personnel revealed that Buddhist Psychological factors including mindfulness and positive psychology had a positive relationship with mental immunity at a low to moderate level with a statistical significance at the .05 level.
Hospital personnel had the overall level of mental immunity ( = 3.63, S.D. = .338) at a high level, while considering each aspect, it was found that the aspect of mental strength (toughness) was the highest average of = 3.76, S.D. = .394, followed by the aspect of being able to fight problems and obstacles (fight) as = 3.66, S.D. = .446), and the aspect of faith and good morale (spirit) was equal to = 3.33, S.D. = .437 at a moderate level.

Study of Basic Information in Game Development to Strengthen Learning Intentions and Promote Motor Ability of Elementary School Students

Chanakarn Khaosamlee — 2024-06-12

The purpose of this research is to 1. Study basic information in developing games to enhance concentration in learning and promote motor skills of elementary school children. 2. To study the process of developing games that enhance concentration in learning and promote motor abilities of elementary school children and 3. To study guidelines for developing games that enhance concentration in learning and promote the movement competency of elementary school children. It is qualitative research. An interview form was used as a tool for collecting data. Sample group of 20 teachers obtained from purposive sampling. obtained from purposive sampling in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The researcher used descriptive data analysis (Descriptive Method). The data obtained from primary and secondary data were analyzed on important issues related to the matter studied.

The research found that: 1. Study basic information on game development to enhance concentration in learning and promote the movement competency of elementary school children. The research found that: Games that should be used with elementary school children to promote motor skills. It should be a game that promotes motor skills while also practicing thinking skills and leads to basic sports skills of elementary school children. The format includes both individual and group competitions. It should be a game with rules and regulations. And the conditions for playing are simple and not complicated.The game must allow the child to have fun playing the game. 2. To study the process of developing games that enhance concentration in learning and promote motor abilities of elementary school children. The research found that: The process of developing games that enhance concentration in learning and promote motor abilities of elementary school children. It should consist of the following factors: 1) Increase teachers' knowledge skills. 2) Study the details of various types of games. 3) Create a game. 4) Set the duration for playing the game. 5) Evaluation. 3. To study guidelines for developing games that enhance concentration in learning and promote the movement competency of elementary school children. The research found that: The types of games used for elementary school children are as follows: 1) Game Play. 2) Sports games. 3) Group games. Teachers should choose games that are appropriate for their age, safety, Games should have a form of meditation for children to develop their learning potential.

The Development of Learning Achievement in Foreign Language Words in Thai of Grade 9 Students, the Inquiry-Based Learning (5E) Combined with Exercise

Kamolluk Nigonta — 2024-06-12

The purpose of this research is as follows: 1. To determine the effectiveness of exercise on foreign language vocabulary in the Thai language among grade 9 students using the 5E inquiry-based learning model according to the 80/80 standard criteria. 2. To compare the academic performance outcomes of foreign language vocabulary in the Thai language among grade 9 students before and after implementing the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise.3. To examine the satisfaction levels of grade 9 students towards the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise. The research methodology employed a single-group pre-test and post-test experimental design with a sample group of 40 grade 9 students from Prachasongkroh Wittaya School in Phitsanulok province, selected through simple random sampling using classroom units. The research tools utilized were: 1) Training materials on foreign language vocabulary borrowing for grade 9 students. 2) Lesson plans for Thai language teaching on foreign language vocabulary borrowing using the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise. 3) A test measuring academic performance on foreign language vocabulary borrowing for grade 9 students. 4) A questionnaire measuring satisfaction levels towards the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise on foreign language vocabulary borrowing in the Thai language. Statistical analysis included mean scores, standard deviations, paired t-tests, and the effectiveness of exercise on foreign language vocabulary borrowing for grade 9 students using the 5E inquiry-based learning model.

Research findings reveal that:

1. The creation and effectiveness of training on foreign language vocabulary borrowing for grade 9 students using the 5E inquiry-based learning model showed effectiveness scores (E1/E2) of 95/82.92, indicating that the creation and effectiveness of training on foreign language vocabulary borrowing for grade 9 students exceeded the specified criteria of 80/80

2. Comparing academic performance outcomes on foreign language vocabulary borrowing among grade 9 students before and after implementing the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise, the average score before learning was 58, while the average score after learning was 24.88, indicating a statistically significant increase in post-learning scores compared to pre-learning scores at the .05 level of significance.

3. The overall satisfaction levels of grade 9 students towards the 5E inquiry-based learning model combined with exercise on foreign language vocabulary borrowing in the Thai language were rated as highly satisfactory.

The Development of Composing Thai Poem Ability of The Ninth Grade Students by using 4MAT Learning Together with Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD)

Theerapong Mansri — 2024-06-12

The purposes of this research were 1. to compare quatrain verse composing skill of grad 9 students before and after learning using 4MAT and STAD method. 2. to compare quatrain verse composing skill of grad 9 after learning using 4MAT and STAD method with 70% criteria 3. to investigate the satisfaction level of grad 9 students towards the learning quatrain verse composing by using 4MAT and STAD Method. The sample consists of 12 grad 9 students studying in an academic year 2024 at Ban Wangsan School. Which was selected using simple random sampling. Research instrument was 1) Lesson plans for quatrain verse composing using 4MAT and STAD 2) questionnaires for composing skill composing and 3) questionnaire for 9 student’s satisfaction after learning the composing verse quatrain using 4MAT and STAD.

The results were found that: 1) The learning achievement in grad 9 students after learning quatrain verse composition using 4 MAT and STAD was statistically, significantly higher than before learning at .05 level. 2) The learning achievement in grad 9 students after learning quatrain verse composition using 4MAT and STAD was 76.93% (mean = 23.08). exceeding the 70% criteria at a significant level of .05. 3) Students who learned quatrain verse composition using 4MAT and STAD had the overall satisfaction at very high level ( = 4.63 S.D. = 0.67)

Effect of Individual Buddhist Counseling Psychological on Adaptation of Cancer Patients

Supansa Kunlawan — 2024-06-12

The objective of this research was to study the effects of individual counseling based on Buddhist Psychology on the adaptation of cancer patients. This mixed-method research employed a one-group pretest-posttest design to compare results before and after the counseling sessions. The sample group consisted of patients receiving treatment at Priest Hospital, diagnosed with stage 1-2 cancer, aged between 40-70 years old. A purposive sampling method was used to select 10 participants, each receiving five counseling sessions of 45-60 minutes. The tools used in this study were individual counseling records and cancer patient adaptation assessment forms. Quantitative data analysis utilized statistics including mean, standard deviation, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to test the hypothesis comparing the mean levels of individual counseling based on Buddhist Psychology on the adaptation of cancer patients. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings revealed that the adaptation scores of cancer patients after receiving individual counseling based on Buddhist Psychology were significantly higher than before at the .05 level. When analyzing the scores in various aspects, including physical needs, self-concept needs, role and responsibility needs, and dependence needs, it was found that the scores in all aspects were significantly higher after the experiment at the .05 level. The results from the interview data analysis showed that individual counseling based on Buddhist Psychology helped enhance cancer patients' self-understanding and the selection of appropriate problem-solving methods.

A Development of an Online Personality Test of the Six Temperaments in Buddhism

Nuttanont Hongwarittorrn — 2024-06-12

The objectives of this research were 1. to develop an online personality test of the six temperaments in Buddhism, and 2. to calculate the quality of the online personality test and normalized T score to identify person temperament. The online personality test was developed based upon the character traits and behavior of each temperament. Question items in the test were reviewed by five experts. The Index of Item-Objective Congruence was calculated for content validity and the Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha was also calculated for Internal Consistency Reliability. The six temperaments personality test consisted of 64 items. The test was implemented to the online version. Population of this research was the group of people who can read Thai and have access to the Internet. The sample of this research was the group people who were interested in their temperaments, being able to access the Internet and living in Bangkok, its surrounding, and urban areas. The online personality of six temperaments were conducted by being distributed to the persons who the researcher had known and were asked to help him to distribute the test to other people via online media. This method is called the virtual snowball sampling. There was a total of 654 respondents based upon Taro Yamane’s sample size calculation. The Excel and PSPP programs were used for statistical calculations of descriptive statistics, which included the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, z scores, and T scores. The person six temperaments were displayed with a bar chart. The highest T score of six temperaments was to indicate the person’s temperament. The results of this research achieved the objectives of obtaining the tool, an online personality test measuring the six temperaments that can identify a person’s prominent temperament, and also his/her six temperaments with a bar chart.

The Development of Critical Reading Ability of Mathayomsuksa 2 Students by Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with Exercises

Chanapha Kanthawang — 2024-06-12

This research aims to: 1. create and evaluate the effectiveness of a learning management approach for developing critical reading abilities of Mathayomsuksa 2 students using problem-based learning (PBL) combined with exercises, achieving the 75/75 criteria; 2. compare the critical reading abilities of Mathayomsuksa 2 students before and after using PBL combined with exercises; and 3. examine the satisfaction level of Mathayomsuksa 2 students with the learning management approach for developing critical reading abilities using PBL combined with exercises. The study population consisted of 172 Mathayomsuksa 2 students enrolled in semester 2 of the 2023 academic year at PrachaSongkrowittaya School in Phitsanulok Province, distributed across five classrooms. The sample group included 36 Mathayomsuksa 2/3 students from the same school and semester, selected through simple random sampling by drawing lots. The research tools used include: 1) a learning management plan; 2) training exercises to develop critical reading abilities; 3) a test to measure critical reading abilities; and 4) a satisfaction assessment form. Data analysis was performed using statistical methods such as mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), and dependent t-tests.

The research findings indicate:

The effectiveness of the learning management approach for developing critical reading abilities of Mathayomsuksa 2 students using PBL combined with exercises, achieving an efficiency rating of 77.50/76.67, which meets the 75/75 criteria;
A significant improvement in the critical reading abilities of Mathayomsuksa 2 students after using PBL combined with exercises compared to before, with a statistical significance level of 0.05; and
High satisfaction among Mathayomsuksa 2 students with the learning management approach that uses PBL combined with exercises to develop critical reading abilities.

Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Characteristics of Successful Sales Representative in The Perspective of Buddhist Psychology

Nantaporn Jongsukkitpanich — 2024-06-12

The objectives of the study consisted of 1. to study the level of emotional intelligence and the characteristics of successful salespersons based on Buddhist Psychology; 2. to compare the characteristics of successful salespersons classified according to personal factors; and 3. to examine the relationship between personal factors, emotional intelligence and the characteristics of successful salespersons based on Buddhist psychology. This study was a quantitative research in nature, using a questionnaire to collect data from 385 samples of sales representatives in private organizations. By calculating the sample using Cochran’s formula for analyzing data, statistics encompassing Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test, F-test, and correlation analysis was employed.

The findings of the study were as follows:

The successful sales representatives based on Buddhist psychology had a high level of emotional intelligence in terms of self-awareness ( = 4.10), the runner-up was motivation ( = 4.09), the social skills or social abilities ( = 4.05), the self-regulation ( = 4.01), and finally, an empathy ( = 3.85).
From the comparison of the characteristics of successful salespersons classified according to personal factors, it revealed that sales representatives with different genders, education, job positions, and working experience had the same characteristics of successful sales representatives based on Buddhist psychology in general and in each aspect. However, differences were noted in sales representatives’ age and engagement in Buddhist activities, indicating varying levels of success traits in these aspects with the statistical significance at the 0.05 levels.
Regarding the relationship between personal factors, emotional intelligence and the characteristics of successful salespersons based on Buddhist psychology, it was found that personal factors encompassing age, education, years of experience, and emotional intelligence showed positive correlations with the characteristics of successful sales representatives based on Buddhist Psychology with the statistical significance at the .01 and .05 levels, with observation that the characteristics of successful sales representatives based on Buddhist Psychology had the highest correlation with emotional intelligence (r = .875), followed by education (r = .302), years of experience (r = .202), and finally age (r = .116).

Principles of Meditation Teaching at the WillPower Institute by Somdej PhraNyanavajirodom (Viriyang Sirintharo),for Life Development According to Buddhist Psychology

Chaladtorn Ouripong Na Ayudthya — 2024-06-12

This research Objectives: 1. To study the principles of meditation teaching of the Willpower Institute by Somdet Phra Yanawachirodom (Wiriyang Sirintharo) and to study the development of life according to Buddhism and psychology. 2. To synthesize the principles of meditation teaching. of the Institute of Willpower by Somdet Phra Yanawachirodom (Wiriyang Sirintharo) to develop life according to Buddhist psychology. 3. To present the principles of meditation teaching of the Willpower Institute by Somdet Phra Nyanavachirodom (Wiriyang Sirintharo) to develop life according to Buddhist psychology. with qualitative research methods By conducting in-depth specific interviews to provide key information (Key Informants) for 17 person. The tool used was a semi-structured, open-ended interview. The quality of the Content Validity Measurement (CVI) was examined, and the IOC correspondence index was obtained from 5 research experts in psychology and Buddhist sciences. Equal to 1.00 Data analysis using 6'C technique, triangulation confirmation and focus group discussion, 24 meditation students of the institute in branch 92

The synthetic study found that 1. The principles of meditation teaching resulted in students being able to meditate by themselves according to the institute's guidelines. 2. From the study of the synthesis of the principles of meditation teaching, it was the development of mind and intellect that was the goal for true happiness. 3. Students in the program are emotionally stable. There is inner peace and mindfulness, which is the result of studying the principles of meditation teaching that develop the body, develop the mind, develop the emotions, society, thinking and intellect in order to develop life according to Buddhist psychology.

Rhetorical Strategies and Political Persuasion: An Analysis of Discourse Markers in Pita Limcharoenrat's Speeches in Four Election Campaigns

Kraiwitch Chinayos — 2024-06-12

The objectives of this study were: 1. to investigate the types of discourse markers (DMs) utilized in Pita Limcharoenrat's pre-election of the general election of Thailand in 2023, 2. to analyze the frequencies of discourse markers used and 3. to explore the intended meanings conveyed in the speeches. In this study, theoretical framework of Swan (2005) which has twenty-one DMs lists were conducted to this study. There are speeches of election campaigns as the data which were shorter (speech1 and 2) and longer (speech 3 and 4). The quantitative data was collected by using twenty-one lists of DMs and analyzed the frequency of each DMs within four speeches. The qualitative data was conducted by exploration throughout the intended meaning of the speeches.

The findings of the study displayed as follow; 1. Fourteen of twenty-one types of discourse markers were utilized by Pita Limcharoenrat's speeches of four election campaigns. 2. The study founded DMs were less employed in shorter speeches than the longer. The study also revealed the categories of DMs "Concession and Counter Argument" had the highest frequency, appearing 19 times, followed by "Adding" and "Logical Consequence," which appeared 16 and 14 times, respectively. On the other hand, some categories of DMs, including "Similarity," "Contradicting," "Generalizing," and "Persuading," were not utilized, indicating that these types of markers were either not deemed necessary or not strategically chosen for these particular speeches. The data shown that the speaker employed discourse markers more frequently and diversely in longer speeches, using them to build complex arguments and maintain logical coherence. 3) The intended meaning of discourse markers was employed to range the structure of contents, contrast and emphasize the ideas, and concede and counter-arguing. As the result, the speaker employed DMs to straightforward and concentrated, often serving as simple transitional elements or basic connectors between ideas in shorter speeches. While the longer speeches, the speaker demonstrated a nuanced use of DMs to weave a complex narrative across various socio-political issues.

A Comparative Study of Morphological English and Pāli Language

Tejaniya Tejaniya — 2024-06-12

This study aims to compare compared the similarities and differences between English and Pāli morphemes, words formation and word classes which based on English and Pāli prefix, suffix, infix, circumflexes and word formation. The study is a qualitative research, using an in-depth interview to collect data from English and Pāli morphological scholars. A content analysis is used for analyzing the data. The findings of the study are found that both Pāli and English languages consist of prefixes. In attaching systems both are the same because both of the prefix types possess negative prefixes. But negative Pali prefixes are less than English negative prefixes. The most differences between these two prefix types are oppositeness-signaling and adverseness-signaling. Both of the morphologies also include positive prefixation but in Pāli morphology possesses more prefixations than English morphology. Both types of the prefixation process are the same in modification. In Pāli morphology, positive prefixes can change original root word of meanings but in English, positive prefixes do not change any meaning but only modify. Pāli and English also consist of comparative suffixes. In Pāli morphology, there are five suffixes mostly used in adjectives. In English also clearly exists comparative suffixes which are only used in adjective forms. Pāli morphology has particular suffixes for pronominal forms but in English, there is no particular suffixes for pronominal forms. Pāli and English morphology involve adverbial suffixes and both are same in the process. Pāli and English ordinal suffixes are mostly same because in English, all ordinal numbers also carry a suffix individually. The infix between English and Pāli morphological notions possess very different usages. In Pāli morphology consist of very widely apparent infixes. In Pāli morphology, infixes exit apparently. In English morphology, there is no apparent infix but English are expletive infixes. Both English and Pāli have circumfixation very widely and both are mostly same in morphological construction.

A Holistic Well-Being Development for Happiness Base on Buddhist Psychology

Jirachada Chiengkul — 2024-06-12

A holistic well-being of human beings is an important aspect of life. Health problems of Thai people are complicated because Thailand is a developing country. It is the period of transition to a developed country. Human beings are an extremely important and valuable resources. They have feeling and desire to be happy in life and also able to solve problems in the world. Human beings need to develop their holistic well-being to be happy in all aspects. It is necessary to develop a holistic well-being to be happy in every aspect that comprised physical health, mind health, intellectual or wisdom health and social well-being. Therefore, a holistic well-being development for happiness base on Buddhist Psychology for all stages of human life until the elderly, which is the last age of life. They should be continuously developed. Factors promote a happy holistic well-being which are a well-balanced development of holistic health in all aspects. To develop mind and wisdom by practicing mindfulness to see the true value of various factors. Buddhist Psychology can develop human beings to be holistic well-being. It is the use of both important Buddhist principles and the Four Brahmavihara integrated with western psychology or science that takes concern the hierarchy of human needs and human behaviors including important elements that contribute to a holistic well-being for happiness to create happiness in living a balanced life. Using Buddhist Psychology develop a holistic well-being therefore, not only psychological theories should be applied to human needs but also human beings should know themselves and be able to develop their potential to reach their feeling and mind that cause their happiness behavior. Human beings can apply it as a guideline for improving overall health and creating happiness in life for themselves and people around them, including the whole family life, working society and aging society. They be able to develop themselves to be happy base on Buddhist Psychology.

Perspective: Characteristics of Business Organization Leaders based on the Application of Buddhist Psychology in the challenging Post-Covid-19 Era

Anatthon Benjaworachot — 2024-06-12

In this article, the author presents a perspective on the characteristics of business organization leaders according to Buddhist psychology in the challenging era after COVID-19. In Thailand, the spread of the COVID-19 virus caused an impact on the health and lifestyle of many people. Leaders of business organizations in the present era need to have a leadership position that is flexible and consistent with leadership that applies appropriate Buddhist psychology principles related to Buddhist principles in order to be a person with the ability to govern themselves. According to the Buddhist psychology principles, these are Brahma Viharn principles 4, Sangahawatthu4, andIttibats 4, which are considered essential principles that the leaders of the organization need to use in managing for organization in order to create unity and harmony in society, which are principles for all to worktogether in the organizationand live together in society. For the creating in a work process, perspective in management, monitoring and evaluation perspective, there must be an adjustment or change in the structure of the management system. So that the organization can be a competitor, the Executives must have comprehensive knowledge, create work systems, work processes, and monitor and evaluate results that are constantly changing. Moreover, it is necessary to continuously increase knowledge and ability that focused to create work that is efficient, effective and appropriate to the context of their business organization where challenges in the business world always arise. Leaders in each business organization must find the appropriate methods and operating guidelines in each dimension to meet the needs of the organization and consumers and be able to move along with the global trends of change for the sustainability of success in the future. It will happen after the challenging situation of the COVID-19 disease. That fades away along with many more adjustments to business organizations that must occur in the future.

Social Studies Teaching Based on Buddhist Principles with the 5-Step PSLDC Model

Phra Kru Uthit Pariyat Sunthon - — 2024-06-12

Practices for teaching social studies are processes or activities that teachers use to promote student learning in social studies. Emphasis is placed on allowing students to learn through real experiences. It is an effective method to help students understand complex concepts and create a deeper, sustainable understanding using the PSLDC Model technique, 5 steps to success. It is a flexible learning management format. Can be adjusted to suit the context of the educational institution and the target group of learning. The author designed it consists of 5 steps: Step 1 P: Plan is the step where the teacher determines learning objectives, content, learning activities. learning media and evaluation of learning outcomes. Step 2 S: Structure Structure is the step in which the teacher designs the learning structure. By considering the learning objectives, content and learning activities. Step 3 L: Link is the step where the teacher connects previous knowledge with new knowledge. By considering the content and learning activities. Step 4 D: Design is the step in which the teacher designs learning activities. By considering the learning objectives, content, learning structure. and the students' prior knowledge and Step 5 C: Conclusion. Summarizing the results is the step where the teacher summarizes the learning results. By considering learning activities and learning evaluations. Learning management according to the PSLDC model, 5 steps to success Helps students learn efficiently. The teacher must plan the learning management carefully and design a variety of learning activities. Connect previous knowledge with new knowledge. and summarize the learning results of the students

Elderly and Happiness of sustainable Reduce Artificial Happiness to Life of Way in New Normal

Suphimawat Suriyo — 2024-06-13

Happiness is something everyone needs. no matter what gender Because happiness is a factor conducive to living both physically and mentally, especially the elderly, which is an age where both physical and mental convenience is required, called happiness in the end of life. In this paper, the emphasis on sustainable happiness and reduction of artificial happiness of the elderly is emphasized. Sustainable happiness is happiness that arises from a good state of mind. is warm and strong able to quickly adjust the mood to normal adapting to the social environment by acknowledging the truthful reality of birth, old age, sickness and death are commonplace such quality of mind Must rely on regular training with Buddhist principles, which is called "peacefulness"

As for living according to the new normal (New Normal), it is a lifestyle that is ready for various events. consciously Among the values in happiness that seek material determines It is happiness that is not equal. It depends on the opportunities and potential of the person. Affecting convenience or happiness from different objects In material happiness, it tends to fluctuate according to economic conditions and opportunities. no stability Therefore, it can be called unstoppable happiness, different from the happiness that arises from a beautiful mind, strong, stable, looking at the world as truth. Be aware of various situations intelligently It is a more stable happiness than any other happiness in the world.

Holistic health according to Buddhist Psychology of Individuals in Network Business Organizations

Wilai Thawornsuwan — 2024-06-13

The article that wants to discuss management of health, leadership, including the history of individuals in network business organizations for independent business people (independents), members (members) and customers (customers) from the currents of world change economic, social and environmental aspects Affects the lifestyle of personal well-being, both physical and mental, caused by stress. Anxiety Pressure regarding business and personal goals Family and corporate networks Leads to physical and mental disease. Management of holistic health using Buddhist psychology and positive psychology principles Integrated with network business concepts Develop your own potential to be mindful, intelligent, and manage problems with understanding. By applying the principles Promote the development of body, speech, and mind for quality management of the overall health of personal lifestyles. Build immunity in terms of physical, mental, social, intellectual, and emotional aspects. Become a model for creating holistic health according to Buddhist psychology for individuals in network business organizations. Expand to national society

Materialism: Figurative Truth Between Real Value and Unreal Value

Kris Kaewsanun — 2024-06-13

Materialism is a philosophical perspective that examines the complex relationships between visible and tangible objects and abstract meaning of objects within the social structure of human existence. This connection is rooted in the idea of physical or material world as a reality that has a shape, can be seen, and can be touched while acts as a bridge connect to abstract features that have value. This creates a desire to possess an object and use it to express as symbolic to present meaning that follow by society’s define including its price. In an era where people in society are obsessed with add on the price of objects more than their real usefulness and build up abstract value in order to convince people’s need and crave until they have to struggle to find and compete for objects’ possession by encroaching and cause conflict. The idea of understanding real value and unreal value of objects is important and can lead to in searching for answers their real natural value for possession of objects as appropriate and necessary. It should not struggle to acquire objects according to social trends that often have hidden objectives or having a goal of possession beyond the original usefulness. The method of thinking on real value or unreal value is a way to see essence, importance, and necessity of seeking to obtain objects based on rational consideration. Seeing the true benefit or value of the object that one desires or see value as real necessary will affect a person's appropriate consumption behavior, balance his own values, understand social trends, helps guidance on social direction.

Smoking and Ethical Responsibility

Natrada Heakham — 2024-06-13

Smoking is one of the most common forms of recreational drug use. Smoking is the most popular form of smoking with more than one billion people worldwide. Most of which are in developing countries. Smoking has a negative effect on health. It is a major cause of many diseases such as lung cancer, heart attack, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Five million deaths are caused by smoking a year. This shows that smoking can kill long-term smokers almost comparable to average mortality rate of non-smokers. Currently, Thailand faces health problems because of smoking including second-hand and third-hand cigarettes. Thai agencies including Buddhist organization and other religious agencies have launched all kinds of campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of cigarettes. This article aims to present the impact of smoking in Thai society in many dimensions and the ethical responsibilities that smokers should have towards society by applying the five precepts and the principle of kindness. If the smokers understand the truth, they should not cause disease or causes to others, the surrounding society and impact. Buddhism teaches that if one knows that an individual still loves oneself, so does others, then do not cause other people to suffer.

Personality Psychology for the Leader

Anuphap Phanchamnan — 2024-06-13

Personality is important in making a good first impression. Personal attributes that make a person unique, encompassing both their physical presence and inner being. External appearance refers to the visible aspects of a person, such as their physical features and mannerisms. Internal attributes comprise natural dispositions like intellectual capacity, inherent skills, and emotional tendencies. These intrinsic qualities are unaffected by societal norms and cultural upbringing. A leader's personality plays a significant role in establishing their credibility. Therefore, this matter is of paramount importance as it bolsters the confidence of leaders with admirable personalities and enhances the faith of their followers. This is considered highly crucial in establishing positive interactions with followers. The influence of leaders with exemplary personalities extends beyond their leadership roles, shaping the personal growth and character development of their followers. Fostering a culture of positive personalities among employees throughout the organization contributes substantially to the company's brand image and public perception. Additionally, this contributes to shaping the overall mindset and outlook of those within the organization. A positive organizational image fosters a sense of pride among employees, leading to increased dedication and motivation in their work. Ultimately, this translates into improved organizational performance and overall success. Therefore, it is clear that a leader's exemplary qualities serve as a crucial foundation, contributing to positive outcomes for both the team and the organization, and significantly impacting the prevailing circumstances and atmosphere within the company. The well-being of both executives and employees within the organization is rooted in the development of admirable leadership traits, which ultimately pave the way for the successful execution of diverse responsibilities.

How Does the Walking (Meditation) Affect Physical and Mental Health?

Sansern Chongpadoongsath — 2024-06-14

In the current social and economic context, modern technology is being used to replace human; hence, all in the today's society including children and youth are facing higher stress and anxiety, especially the employees in the private sector. Hence, everyone is trying to find various solutions to reduce their stress and anxiety; nevertheless, many of those solutions are not the long-term solutions and can only temporarily relieve the problems. In facts, everyone can reduce his or her stress and anxiety by their own by just applying natural method.

Practicing mindfulness and meditation is the method that can help reducing stress and anxiety. The easy but practical method which can be done anytime is the walking with mindfulness. This is also known as the Walking Meditation. From various studies and researches as listed out in appendices, “Walking Meditation” has given significant benefits to physical health, such as improving cardiovascular health, developing muscle strength and flexibility, controlling weight, building joint flexibility and bone strength, and stimulating circulation and increasing the efficiency of peripheral nerves. In terms of mental health, walking meditation also helps in developing mindfulness, reducing stress and anxiety, controlling emotion, etc.

There are a few key methods of walking meditation, which can be summarized as: walking meditation by dividing steps into intervals, walking meditation by using silent recitation and normal walking but focusing the mind on the body while walking. Each method results in the same objective, which is to create concentration and mindfulness while walking. Therefore, this is how to practice and then to develop the mindfulness. Mindfulness acts like a guardian overseeing the changes in the mind and the processes within it. It is therefore an important aspect that guides Covert Behavior and Overt Behavior appropriately. The mind and the body are closely related. When the mind is at ease, the body will be strong consequently. In addition, walking is considered as an exercise that is easy to do at anytime and anywhere. Nevertheless, a few people know these hidden benefits of mindful walking or the Walking Meditation, as “a well-trained mind brings the happiness.”

Life to Successes with Positive Thinking

Phra Athikan Tevin Devanano (jaikaew) — 2024-06-14

Positive thinking is an indicator of good physical and mental health. It is a mental process that involves perceiving and interpreting things in a positive way. Thinking only about good things to increase the value of life according to Buddhist principles is thinking that is accompanied by wisdom. Positive thinking is an important human skill that can help improve the efficiency of living and create a better life. It involves accepting the problems that arise in life as they are, seeing every problem as an opportunity for self-development, knowing how to distinguish between thoughts, knowing how to consider the benefits and drawbacks of thoughts, and knowing how to use them as a guide to learning new things that are beneficial to life, including seeing crises as opportunities for success. Creating success in life with a positive mind means finding a positive perspective, having good thoughts that give you the motivation to live your life, having less suffering, being happier, having the motivation to fight life, and being able to live happily in society. This requires individuals to make an effort to keep their minds thinking positively at all times, to have good concentration and determination, and to have the power of wisdom to deal with life's problems and obstacles. Positive thinking according to Buddhist psychology is a process of thoughtful reflection or "Yonisomanasikāra" thinking that is based on the five precepts: faith, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. This will help to understand the causes of problems and achieve quality life goals and live happily ever after.

The Perspective of French Loan Words and Roles in Thais Used from the Traditional to Present Era

Apsorn Tiewcharoenkij — 2024-06-14

Western languages and cultures have played the key roles and huge parts in Thai society for a very long time since the Thai ancient eras as the westerners came to contact, do a commerce, trade with, propagate the religion to Thai people by means of exchanging culture, connecting with one and another after that receiving a big amount of western loan words which have been used for communication between westerners and Thai people, develop friendly relationships, diplomatic, laws, academic etc. To approach to a shared vision and perspective of one of the most successful western languages, Yale University, 2023. explained that not only is French crucial for international relations and diplomacy, but also is the official language of the International Olympic Committee. Besides being an official language of most international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO and the International Court of Justice (with English), French is the third most important language for international business. The objectives of the academic article entitled “The Perspective of French Loan Words and Roles in Thais used from the Traditional to Present Era” are as follows: French Language, The History of the Derivation of French Loanwords and Their Roles in Thai Society, Thai Royal Family and French Language, Loanwords, Language Contact and Language Interference, The Examples of French Loan Words used in Thais and Conclusion. The article is related directly with the ancient Thai history which is very interesting and inspiring. The readers will have got an opportunity to learn about the derivation of the first connection of Thailand (Siam), eastern country and France, western one etc. which are presented below before presenting about loanwords and development of French loanwords and roles in Thai society.

Theravada Buddhism in Scotland; Its Introduction and Adaptation

Sujan Maharjan (Sujano) — 2024-06-14

At the beginning, it appears that the Theravada Buddhist form was introduced to Scotland for the first time just a century ago. Now, Buddhist associations from all three major schools, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana have established and have becoming a part of the host society. Buddhism as a result gradually began to blend into contemporary Scottish society. Scottish Buddhist groups have skilfully adapted Buddhism to the local culture, blending traditional Buddhist practice with Scottish ways of life. Theravada Buddhism is one such tradition that since its emergence in Scotland, has transformed to accommodate and adapted to the context of Scottish Society. This article studys the history of Buddhism in Scotland from Theravada perspectives and its skilful methods of integration of its cultures, rites and rituals and meditation with a hope to localise its teachings.