Journal of MCU Humanities Review

Effects of Mindfulness Meditation and Aromatherapy on Stress and Anxiety of Company Employees in Bangkok Metropolitan

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research objective is to study the effects of Mindfulness Meditation and Aromatherapy on the Stress and Anxiety of Company Employees in Bangkok Metropolitan. It is a Quasi-Experimental Research, the sample group consisting of regular employees working in companies within the Bangkok metropolitan area. The 100 participants were determined using G*Power, with an effect size of 0.05 and a 5% reserve, resulting in 25 participants per group, consists of 3 experiment group and 1 control group. After the intervention, all 4 groups will complete the DASS questionnaire to assess the differences in stress and anxiety scores. Since the activity involves with mindfulness meditation as a component, and following Buddhist principles and the concepts of Jon Kabat-Zinn, participants will be assessed for their mindfulness levels to reflecting on feelings, thus, the participants will be tested using a mindfulness questionnaire focusing on awareness aspect.

Collecting data will be quantitative analysis using statistical measures such as Mean, Standard Deviation, and hypothesis testing by using Two-way ANOVA with repeated measures for one factor and One-way ANOVA to explore any significant differences among the groups.

The research findings that after the experiment all 3 experimental groups showed a significant reduction in stress and anxiety scores, while the control group not only showed no statistically significant differences but a bit increasing of stress and anxiety.

When comparing within-group scores before and after the activity, all 3 experimental groups demonstrated a significant decrease in stress and anxiety, with statistically significant differences at the .05 level (p < .05, F = 32.45 for stress, and p < .05, F = 48.45 for anxiety). In contrast, the control group showed an increase in stress and anxiety scores. Furthermore, when comparing post-experiment of stress and anxiety scores between the 3 experimental groups and the control group, it was found that all 3 experimental groups had significantly lower stress and anxiety scores than the control group, with statistically significant differences at the .05 level (p < .05, F = 10.70 for stress, and p < .05, F = 2.72 for anxiety). This suggests a statistically significant reduction in stress and anxiety for the experimental groups compared to the control group and show that the activity have the effect on reducing stress and anxiety."

A Holistic Well-Being Development Model for Happiness at Work Based on Buddhist Psychology

Jirachada Chiengkul, Siriwat Srikhruedong , Maytawee Udomtamanupab — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of the study were 1. to analyze the characteristics of holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on the principles of Buddhism and Psychology; 2. to create a holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on Buddhist Psychology; and 3. to propose a holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on Buddhist Psychology. It was a qualitative research in nature, using an in-depth interview to collect data from 17 key informants and a focus group discussion with 9 specialists. For analyzing data, a content analysis and analytic induction were employed.

The research findings were as follows:

The characteristics of holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on the principles of Buddhism and Psychology comprised physical health, mind health, intellectual or wisdom health and social well-being. It found that the two principles of holistic well-being were the same as a unique and balance holistic well-being in all 4 areas with interconnection and unseparation from each other.
The components of the creation of a holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on Buddhist Psychology are consisted of 1) the personnel with a holistic well-being that is balanced physically, mentally, intellectually and socially, 2) Integrating the principles of Buddhism and Psychology to encourage the personnel to possess motivation and inspiration for applying the principles of Buddhism and Psychology at work successfully and happily, 3) self-awareness and self-regulation, personnel-awareness and personel-regulation, and work-awareness and work-regulation of the personnel with clear and deep knowledge and understanding in each point of a holistic well-being in all 4 areas leading to a good living, staffing and working respectively, and 4) Buddha mindfulness as a body of knowledge for creating the mindful happiness with faith and wisdom to be a key of success factor of adopting the BMW-S Model for sustainably happy work and life balance.
A holistic well-being development model for happiness at work based on Buddhist Psychology is called BMW-S Model as the development of the personnel to achieve happiness at work with an emphasis on the development of Buddha mindfulness encompassing the development of mind and wisdom, resulted in holistic well-being in 4 physical, mental, intellectual and social areas and happiness at work.

Buddhist Psychology Model for Promotion Holistic Health of Professional Accountants

Suphimawat Suriyo, Maytawee Udomtamanupab , Suwatsan Ragkhanto — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of the study were 1. to study the principles, concepts and theories related to the promotion of holistic health of professional accountants; 2. to create a model of Buddhist psychology for promoting the holistic health of professional accountants; and 3. to present a model of Buddhist psychology for promoting the holistic health of professional accountants. The study was a qualitative research divided into 2 phases: Phase 1, writing the template model and Phase 2, presenting the model of study. The study in collecting data from more than 115 documents and articles related, and using an in-depth interview to collect data from 18 key informants including the experts and specialists in the relevant fields, the focus group discussion was also conducted with 12 experts and specialists, and to prove a right and effective model, the connoisseurship by 7 experts and specialists was employed. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis to get consistent with the research objectives.

The results showed that 1. the concepts and theories related to the enhancement of a holistic health of professional accountants consisted of many theories including two principles of Buddha Dharma, namely, the Tri-sikkha principle and the Bhavana 4 principle, and 2 psychological concepts, namely, the PERMA Model and Roy's Adaptation Model as appropriate consistent to the enhancement of a holistic health of professional accountants in four areas including body, mind, society, and wisdom. 2. the creation of a Buddhist psychology model for enhancing the holistic health of the professional accountant was the integration of 3 principles and concepts together including Buddhism, Psychology and the concept of professional accountants in order to obtain a model for enhancing the holistic health of professional accountants, called “SURIYO Model” consisted of 1) the name of model, 2) the principle and rationale, 3) objectives, 4) the content of model, 5) the implementation of model, and 6) monitoring and evaluation processes in terms of learning and practicing 6 processes to enhance the holistic health in four areas. and 3. With the respect to a presentation of the Buddhist psychology model for enhancing a holistic health of professional accountants, called “SURIYO Model” consisted of 1) strength that included a physical and mental strength, 2) understanding that was a correct understanding of reality, 3) relationship that was a good relationship with colleague and other societies, 4) integrity that was a professional integrity, oneself, thought and action, 5) youth that was the feeling of being young and alive both physically and mentally, and 6) opportunity that was seeing opportunities in every moment, even in crisis by realizing the career advancement opportunities for enhancing a holistic health with the connoisseurship of the experts in the confidence and completeness of the model at a mean of 4.285 out of the full score of 5.00. It indicated that the model had the opinion value at the level of assessment at a good to very good level that is usable and can be further developed into an intensive course as appropriate in the future as well as being able to be applied to other professionals and the general public.

A Communication Model for Success of Working-age People Based on Buddhist Psychology

Alisa Setthakam, Maytawee Udomtamanupab , Kamalas Phoowachanathipong — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of the study consisted of 1. to study the concepts and theories of communication for success of working-age people based on Buddhist Psychology; 2. to analyze and synthesize Buddhist and Psychological principles to create a communication model for the success of working-age people based on Buddhist Psychology; and 3. to present the communication model for success of working-age people based on Buddhist psychology. This research was a qualitative research in nature, using an in-depth interview with a semi-structured interview to collect data from 15 key informants working in various occupations and a focus group discussion with 3 groups of experts, totally 27 in number. The C6 techniques were employed for analyzing the data.

The research found that:

The concepts and theories of communication for success of working-age people based on Buddhist Psychology comprised 1) A sender: The sender should think before speaking, speak truthfully, words had to be beneficial to others, speak softly and gently generating a wisdom to others, with a serious and contemplative demeanor being filled with loving-kindness, a great faith with a specific, clear and timely goal for understanding different opinions; 2) A message: It should comprise 5 characteristics including truthfulness, Tathata as what as they really are, Kala as the proposed and appropriate time, Piya as preference and satisfaction for the messenger and the receiver, and Attha as the beneficial content; 3) A receiver: The receiver should listen with total awareness, consider the information critically without any bias nor prejudice, with a polite and respectful demeanor, know how to communicate with humility and understanding the hearts of listeners, with the aim of creatively creating the lasting friendship in sincere words, positive emotions and in an admirable manner.
The analysis and synthesis of Buddhist and Psychological principles to create a communication model for the success of working-age people based on Buddhist Psychology consisted of Analysis: 1) the Buddhist principles including the Iddhibada 4, Sanghawatthu 4, the 4 proverbial principles and the Seven Enlightenment Principles, and 2) Psychology including Eric Berne’s Analysis of Interpersonal Communication (TA) and McClelland’s Achievement Motivation. Synthesized into a form called "KWASDHR MODEL"
A communication model for success of working-age people based on Buddhist Psychology was a communication model focusing on 3 important communication elements including a messenger, message and receiver, showing that Buddhist and Psychological principles applied were appropriate, consisting of 4 standards with practicality, feasibility and suitability with accurate standards called "KWASDHR MODEL” consisting of 1) Knowledge, 2) Wisdom, 3) Awareness, 4) Self Esteem, 5) Development, 6) Happiness, and 7) Best Relationship, when being applied, it will result in success in the life of working-age people in terms of social system work according to relationship status Jobs by position.

Holistic Health Based on Buddhist Psychology of Junior High School Students

Pharit Swasdipol, Siriwat Srikhruedong , Suwatsan Ragkhanto — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research is the survey research on holistic health based on Buddhist psychology of junior high school students. The objectives were 1. to study the level of holistic health based on Buddhist psychology of junior high school students, 2. the relationship between personal factors of junior high school students and 3. holistic health based on Buddhist psychology. The sample group was junior high school students (Academic Year 2020 in Pluakdaengpittayakom School, Rayong Province. the sample size equals to 318 people. Furthermore, the researcher used a questionnaire. Analyzing data statistics including Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test, F-test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test.

The results of this study showed that

The overall of holistic health based on Buddhist psychology of junior high school students was at a high level and mean = 3.58 and standard deviation (S.D.) = 0.56. After classified this detail into each aspect. The researcher found that social well-being aspect was at a high level and mental health aspect (mind meditation), mental health aspect (wisdom meditation), and physical health aspect (body meditation) respectively. The results of the comparative analysis of the holistic health based on Buddhist psychology of junior high school students were classified by sex, age, family status, parent’s occupation, and health characteristics were different, but the average of holistic health based on Buddhist psychology were not statistically different. Moreover, the study of the relationship between personal factors and holistic health based on Buddhist psychology of junior high school students, the researcher found that personal factors classified by health characteristics were related to holistic health based on Buddhist psychology at statistically significant level at .05. As for other factors; gender, age, family status, and parent's occupation, these were not related statistically significant with holistic health based on Buddhist psychology. These findings indicate that holistic health is individual. If you wish to have a good holistic health, you have to develop your potential to rely on yourself.

A Model of Teaching Learning Management in Buddhism by Using Art as a Base According to the Buddhist Psychology of Students in the Third Grade, Nonthaburi Province

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this study consisted of 1. to study an art-based learning management; 2.to study the process of art-based learning management in the subject of Buddhism based on Buddhist Psychology; and 3. to present an art-based learning management model to develop learners based on Buddhist Psychology in the subject of Buddhism for the third-grade students. The study was a qualitative research in nature, using an in-depth interview to collect data from 8 key informants with an expertise in teaching and learning the subject of Buddhism, Buddhist Psychology, STEM education and art teachers to use the data to create teaching sets according to the concept of art-based learning results based on Buddhist Psychology in the subject of Buddhism for the third-grade students in Nonthaburi Province. A descriptive data analysis was employed for analyzing data.

The results of the study were as follows: An art-based learning management model to develop students based on Buddhist Psychology in the subject of Buddhism for the third-grade students was in the form of a learning plan on a lesson plan of Zentangle drawing for 1 hour of teaching with the participants including Mathayom 3 students, with the main idea as the Zentangle drawing that is the abstract images created by repetitive patterns indicating that Zentangle had to be created on a 3.5 inch square and had to be drawn in black ink on white paper with gray pencil for shading as the concept of the Zentangle® image was intentional to bring about the happy activities for overall accessible concentration practice, and the learning objectives included 1) to encourage learners to study the Zentangle drawing; 2) to encourage learners to practice the Zentangle drawing; and 3) to encourage learners to meditate from the Zentangle drawing.

Guidelines for the Application of Communication Skills in Astrology Forecasting Based on Buddhist Psychology

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The research on “Guidelines for the Application of Communication Skills in Astrology Forecasting Based on Buddhist Psychology” The objectives of the study were 1) to study the process and communication skills in the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology; 2) to analyze the communicating model based on Buddhist Psychology; and 3) to propose a model of the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology. The study was qualitative research in nature, using an in-depth interview to collect data from 17 key informants and a focus group discussion with 9 specialists. The obtained data were analyzed using content analysis and triangulation method.

The findings of the study were as follows: 1. The process and communication skills in the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology consisted the communicating process in the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology 2. The result of analyzing the communicating model based on Buddhist Psychology consisted for the communication based on Psychology or the communication based on Buddhism and for the concept of astrology forecasting, it comprised its meaning and importance 3. A model of the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology consisted the knowledge and understanding of the astrology based on Buddhist Psychology the objectives of astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology the characteristics of an astrologer based on Buddhist Psychology the communicating process in the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology and the communicating skills in the astrology forecasting based on Buddhist Psychology

A Study of the Relationship Between Family Caring Behaviors and Grateful Behaviors According to Buddhist Psychology of Upper Elementary School Students

Phra Somporn Chantachato, Siriwat Srikhruedong , Witchuda Thitichothirattana — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were 1. to study the level of family parenting behavior & gratitude behavior according to Buddhist psychology of upper elementary school students. 2. to study the relationship between family parenting behavior & gratitude behavior according to Buddhist psychology of upper elementary school students. This research is a quantitative research. A questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from a sample of 222 people in data analysis using statistics consisting of percentage, mean, standard deviation. And the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to test the correlation.

The results showed that;

Level of family caregiving behavior, Overall, it was at a moderate level ( =2.26, S.D. = 0.32). When classified into aspects, it was found that teaching ( = 2.27, S.D. = 0.36) was at a moderate level, was ranked number 1, followed by family relationship ( = 2.24, S.D. = 0.36), at a moderate level ranked second to last, respectively.

Gratitude Behavior According to Buddhist Psychology of Upper Elementary School Students. The overall figure was at a moderate level ( =2.17, S.D. = 0.30). When classified into aspects, it was found that the filial piety to parents & guardians ( = 2.25, S.D. = 0.30) was at a moderate level, was the 1st rank followed by gratitude to individuals ( = 2.19, S.D. = 0.34) at a medium level, was ranked second, and gratitude to institutions ( = 2.07, S.D. = 0.41) was at the moderate level, respectively.

The relationship between family parenting behaviors & gratitude behaviors according to Buddhist psychology of upper elementary school students overall found that there was a relatively high positive correlation (r). It was statistically significant at the .01 level with an overall coefficient of .619 when classified by aspect. Gratitude to the institution & gratitude towards parents & guardian. There was a moderate positive correlation (r = .530, .527 and .515), respectively.

The Effects of Group Counselling Based on Cognitive-behavioral Theory for Enhancing Self-esteem in Secondary 3 Students at Wat Suttharam Secondary School in Bangkok

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research was a quasi-experimental research design. The purposes were 1) To compare the self-esteem of students before and after receiving group counseling based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory 2) To compare the self-esteem of students between the experimental group who received the group counselling based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory and the control group who received normal care.

The sample group was 196 Secondary 3 students of Wat Suttharam Secondary School, Bangkok. A sample of 16 people who were measured by the self-esteem questionnaire and scored below the 25th Percentile. Then, it used the simple random sampling method. It was the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group will receive group counseling and the control group will receive normal care.

The research instruments were self-esteem questionnaires. It has an Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC) of 0.67-1.00 and a reliability value of 0.70. Group counseling is based on cognitive and behavioral Theory. It has an Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC) about 0.67-1.00. General data analysis using descriptive statistics, and comparative statistics using Paired -Sample T-Test and Independent T-Test. Here are the results of this research:

The self-esteem of students in the experimental group after receiving the group counseling based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory had higher self-esteem than before participating in group counseling, with statistical significance at the 0.5 level.
The self-esteem of students in the experimental group who received group counseling based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Their self-esteem was significantly higher than the control group who received normal care at the 0.1 level.

A Four Buddhist Patisambhida Principles Propagating System for the Sangkha, Phetchabun Province

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1. to study the knowledge of the system of propagating Buddhism according to a 4 Buddhist Patisambhida principles for the Sangkha, Phetchabun province. 2. Assessing the need for a system of propagating Buddhism according to a 4 Buddhist Patisambhida principles for the Sangkha, Phetchabun province. 3. Develop a conceptual framework for the developing of a system of propagating Buddhism according to a 4 Buddhist Patisambhida principles for the Sangkha, Phetchabun province. 4. Develop a system for propagating Buddhism according to the four principles of Patisampitha for the Sangha, Phetchabun Province, and 5. Test and evaluate or have quality certified by qualified experts. The sample was randomly selected. Phetchabun Province’ Sangha By means of specific selection, a total of 9 persons. Use the tool as an interview, to organize learning the MOLQ System from document analysis, to develop the system, to check the system by synthesizing information and analyzing content.

Major Findings :

The body of knowledge of a Four Buddhist Patisambhidā Principles Propagating System for the Sangha, Phetchabun province. It’s found that : It’s Integrate a four Patisambhidā principles into a system and develop the missionary monks to have specialized wisdom, called intuition, clear understanding of the meaning, understanding of the Dhamma, proficient in language, and able to think and solve problems in a timely manner.
The need for a system for propagating Buddhism according to a Four Buddhist Patisambhidā principles for the Sangha, Phetchabun Province found that the Sangha has 2 missions: 1) The main mission is teaching Dhamma, pray, worship, meditate, make merit and give alms to monks, etc. 2) The secondary mission is provide education to the people in the highlands. and improving the quality of life of the people of Phetchabun Province.
Developed a conceptual framework for developing a four Buddhist Patisambhida principles propagating system. It was found that, it consisted of: 1) clear intuition, 2) understanding of the Dhamma, 3) proficiency in language, and 4) timely thinking and solving problems.
The developed of a four Buddhist Patisambhida principles propagating system for the Sangkha, Phetchabun Province. It’s found that : the missions correspond to the 6 roles of monks, namely : 1) Government 2) Propagation (3) Religious education 4) Educational assistance 5) Public assistance 6) Public assistance, by monks in the era of globalization plays the most important role. It’s teaching ethics to the young generation. with a correct way of living life conservation of natural resources, environment and promotion of Thai culture, for the benefit and happiness of the public is important.

Personnel’s Quality Development of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Bo Kluea District, Nan Province

Nathawat Thimitr, Phrakhrupalad Watcharaphong Vacirapañño , Thitiwut Manmee — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research article are: 1. To study the quality of life of personnel of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Bo Kluea District, Nan Province 2. To compare the quality of life of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization personnel. Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, classified according to personal factors 3. To present guidelines for developing the quality of life of the personnel of the Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, applying the 4 principles of meditation as a mixed method research between quantitative research. and research using questionnaires to collect quantitative data from a sample of 110 people. Data were analyzed using social science research packages. Quality used in-depth interviews with 10 key informants or people. Data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis.

The research finding were as follow;

Quality of life of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization personnel Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, overall is at a moderate level. 2. Comparison of opinions on quality of life development Personal factors found that personnel were not different in gender, age, status, and salary/compensation. Personnel had educational levels, positions, and length of work. There are different opinions. Statistical significance level 0.01 3. Developing the quality of life of the personnel of the Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization according to the principles of Bhavana 4, with restraint of body and speech, helping and supporting each other. Live an honest and disciplined career. Personnel have undergone Vipassana meditation training and can use it in their daily life and efficiency.

A Development of English Vocabulary Remembering Practice Based on CEFR A2 Levels for English as a Foreign Language Students

Watchareeporn Wiangsamut — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were to 1. develop Mnemonics Strategies practice based on A2 level of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) 2. investigate students’ development of vocabulary remembering by using Mnemonics Strategies practice 3.investigate Mattayomsueksa 1 students’ opinions in remembering English vocabularies by Mnemonics Strategies practice activities. The instruments for collecting quantitative data and qualitative data were 1) Mnemonics Strategies practice based on A2 level of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by 4 strategies, Physical Mnemonics, Keyword Mnemonics, Method of Loci Mnemonics and Story Mnemonics 2) English vocabulary learning test, and 3) Semi-structured interview. The statistics used for quantitative data analyzing were mean, percentage, and 80/80 efficiency indices. The qualitative data analysis was content analysis.

The research results found that: 1) Mnemonics Strategies practice based on A2 level of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) gave efficiency standard : 89.52/80.25 2) The students’ development of vocabulary remembering after using Mnemonics Strategies practice based on A2 level of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) have passed the criteria by 13 students accounted for 81.25 percent of all students and there were 3 students have not passed the criteria accounted for 18.75 percent of all students and overall percentage value was 81.71 that passed the criteria of 80 percent 3) the students had good opinion toward learning English vocabulary by using Mnemonics Strategies practice and they found that were fun, beneficial to memorizing words, happy, and being innovative. Furthermore, students could also use the memorizing strategies to memorize words and content in other subjects such as Thai, Social Studies, Computer and History. Finally, students gained additional skills such as reading skill, listening skill, speaking skill.

The Development of English Speaking Skill for Daily Life Communication by Using Role-Play Activities of High School Students at Lansak District Learning Encouragement Center at Uthaithani Office of Learning Encouragement

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1. to compare the English speaking skill for daily life communication between before and after learning by using role-play activities of high school students, and 2. to study the high school students’ satisfaction to the role-play activities for developing English speaking skill for daily life communication. This research was pre-experimental research. The samples group of this research were 30 high school students at Lansak district learning encouragement center by using a specific selection method. The instruments used in this research were 1) the lesson plan, 2) the English speaking achievement test and 3) the questionnaire. The statistics used in the research were mean, standard deviation and t-test independent.

The findings of this research as following:

The English speaking skill for daily life communication by using role-play activities of high school students achievement after learning was higher than before learning at statistically significance at the .05 level.
The student satisfaction after learning management by using role-play activities of high school students for developing English speaking skill for daily life communication in overall was at the highest level (= 4.34, S.D.=0.14).

Factors Affecting Learning and Building Confidence in Speaking English of Students in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the Northeastern Region

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1. to study the current status of learning and the development of confidence in speaking the English of students in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the northeastern region, 2. to investigate the factors affecting the development of confidence in speaking English of students in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the northeastern region, and 3. to propose a learning management model for the English language course in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the northeastern region. This research was a mixed-methods approach, with a sample of 289 participants for quantitative research and 5 key informant interviews for qualitative research. The research tools used a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.86, structured interviews. The statistics analyses such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation for quantitative data, as well as content analysis for qualitative data.

The research findings revealed the following:

The current status and confidence in English Speaking of students in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the Northeastern region in overall were at a high level. In general, it showed that the students were confidence English speaking but any sections confidence English speaking was lower than such as classroom learning activities. However, it considered the section that confidence was lower. It is recommended to address these areas to improve and enhance the teaching and learning processes in the future.
The factors affecting confidence in English speaking of students in Bachelor of Arts Program in English at Buddhist University in the northeastern region can be categorized into internal and external factors. Internal factors include 1) knowledge level in English, 2) ability to comprehend, and 3) confidence in learning skills. External factors comprise 1) support from teachers, 2) real-life English language usage, 3) exposure to media, and 4) support from family and friends.
The development approach of English language learning management at Buddhist University in the Northeastern region consists of five key components; 1) The provision of suitable and diverse supplementary learning materials, 2) the arrangement of classroom and learning environment conducive to learning, 3) the utilization of teaching techniques and media that stimulate students' interest in learning, 4) encouragement of out-of-classroom learning management, and 5) creating an environment and situations conducive to speaking practice.

Lanna Folk Plant Names around Kwan Phayao: A Study of Ethno-Botanical Linguistics

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research titled Lanna Folk Plant Names around Kwan Phayao: A Study of Ethno-Botanical Linguistics are 1. to collect the plant names called by the local people in villages around Kwan Phayao and 2. to examine variation in those plant names. Informants aged 40, including 9 males and 9 females and over who live in the villages around Kwan Phayao were the participants of this study. 174 pictures of different plants with their standard Thai names were used as a tool. The results of the study showed that

There were four syntactical features, which are (plant class term: PCIT), (plant class marker: PCIM), CORE, modifier, were found in Phayao folk plant names. They can be arranged in three different folk taxonomy structures: 1. structure of the plant names with only one feature, CORE, such as ขิง /kʰɪŋ/; 2. Structure of the plant names with either PCIT or PCIM and CORE such as ผักหนาม /pʰák na:m/ ; and 3. Structure of the plant names with either PCIT or PCIM with CORE and modifier such as บ่ะเขี่ยแจ้ /bàɂ kʰɯ̌a: cǽ:/. In this study, however, there was no presence of all four features in one plant name, especially no PCIT and PCIM together.

Dilemmas in the Classroom: A Study on the Efficacy of Scenario-Based Learning in Critical Thinking Enhancement

Nipawan Narueprempree, Khomkrit Tachom, Singkham Rakpa — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research explores the relationship between students' critical thinking abilities and their English language competency, as well as the effectiveness of dilemma-based learning in developing critical thinking skills in an EFL classroom. Using a mixed-methods approach, 45 third-year undergraduate students from a private Thai institution participated in the study. The technique included both quantitative and qualitative components, such as a 52-item critical thinking assessment and English-speaking evaluations used for pre-and post-intervention analysis. Students' perspectives on the learning process and its results were further illuminated by the qualitative data collected through student interviews, which supplemented the quantitative study.

The study's conclusions were noteworthy and comprehensive. The average critical thinking score increased from 66.07 pre-test to 74.33 post-test, indicating a significant improvement in students' critical thinking abilities following the intervention. Additionally, the study showed that critical thinking and English language proficiency were positively correlated, as seen by the correlation coefficient rising from 0.14 (p-value 0.36) to 0.39 (p-value 0.01). These findings demonstrate the powerful effect that dilemma scenarios have on developing both linguistic competency and critical analytical abilities at the same time. The study adds to the increasing amount of evidence supporting integrated learning methodologies' benefits in higher education, especially in EFL contexts.

A Study of Phonological Khmer Dialect Spoken in Surin Province

Theerasak Ratsri, Sakchai Posai, Narongchai Pintrymool — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this study were 1. to study phonemes of Khmer dialect spoken in Mueang Kae Subdistrict, Tha Tum District, Surin Province 2. to compare the similarities and differences of phonemes of Standard Khmer and Khmer dialect spoken in Surin Province. This research design was a qualitative study using the methodological procedure for a study gathering through documentary, vocabulary testing and in-depth interviews with 10 key informants. The researcher employed tools as the questionnaires, interview and the testing using the pronunciation word lists of Khmer language used and Khmer dialect spoken by native speakers of Surin province as respondents in commonly used of 10 categories.

The research revealed as follows;

The results of study indicated that speakers of the standard Khmer use the Khmer language for communication in their life as national language due to the Khmer language as a first language used and spoken by their children and grandchildren in communication nowadays. The respondents indicated that they express the Khmer dialect inherited to the new generation through learning of language acquisition. As in the contrast of Khmer dialect speakers of Surin province as indicated that they used and spoken Isaan dialect for communication in their life as a native language in the areas. So, they used only Khmer dialect as a first language for communication including Isaan dialect. In addition, the study explored the phonemes of word lists of the similarities and differences of both languages as in the same and different phonemes of 10 categories. Each category described pronunciation word lists of numbers, dates and natural phenomenon, people, pronouns and kinship terms, Human body parts and animals, verbs, states or conditions, trees, plants, vegetables, fruits and food, animals and insects, personal care products and accessory, equipment and tools, most commonly used in daily life, the key informants produced the similarity and difference in both sounds of languages revealed that the sounds produced were at the same and different sounds of consonants and vowels of words given in various phonological segments respectively.

An Analytical Study of the Burmese Aspectual System of Dialects Spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar

Tayzaw Thara (Ashin Tejosara), Veetakarn Kanokkamalage — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research is part of my dissertation ‘An Analytical Study of the Burmese Aspectual System of Dialects Spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar’ for MCU and Thailand Research Fund. It aims to explain the syntactic and semantic structures of pre-V_N operator aspect and post-V_N operator aspect. aspects of (Inthar) Dialects spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar. The Burmese aspectual system generally can be divided into two major categories: pre-V_N and post-V_N. According to Nicoletta, R. (2008: 19), the Burmese aspect is shown using markers bound to the main verb, whose combination constitutes the verbal complex, where most of the semantic and functional information is stored. Burmese being a verb-final language, most of the markers that pertain to the main verb follow it, linked to it and to each other by segmental and, possibly, tonal sandhi, morpho-phonological modifications known collectively as close juncture. To add an interesting view to this study, the Inthar dialect spoken in Danubyu of Myanmar has been compared with the Danubyu dialect to point out real characteristics of the Burmese aspectual system. The comparison with the Inthar dialect spoken in Danubyu demonstrates how the three bounded aspects of the two Danubyu dialects are expressed. The language contact with Inthar in Danuvyu is probably pointed out as one factor by which the bounded aspects in Inthar Danubyu are distinguished from those in the Inthar dialect.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Evolution from Chatbot to ChatGPT

Thanachanan Surabanchakarn, Siriwat Srikhruedong , Man Suesungnoen — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article emphasizes the significance of AI technology, which powers ChatGPT, an intelligent chatbot that took the global AI industry by storm in the recent days. The aim is to create machines that can emulate human thought and behavior. AI is classified into three levels of intelligence: Weak AI, Strong AI, and Super-intelligence AI. It is also divided into three categories: Machine AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Machine. The ChatGPT platform, created by OpenAI, enables spontaneous communication with humans by answering questions from numerous online resources. ChatGPT uses a Transformer-like design to generate messages and is trained to transfer knowledge in the form of Big Data. However, the current version of ChatGPT is a trial version that gathers detailed command prompts and user feedback to enhance its performance. Further development of ChatGPT is necessary to improve its functionality.

Improving the Quality of Life of the Elderly

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Improving the quality of life of the elderly in the Action Plan on the Elderly, Phase 3 (2023 - 2037) emphasizes participation from all relevant sectors at every level. There is an analysis of the current and future environments that will affect the operations of the elderly. in the dimensions of economy, society, health, environment, technology and innovation In the Royal Gazette which is linked to the 3^rd phase of the action plan for the elderly as follows: (1) strengthening a society of giving and helping each other (2) increasing the capacity of local communities in development, self-reliance and self-management (3) developing a system A basic database for use in preparing community development plans that involve the participation of people in the community and based on empirical data. (4) Continuing development based on social and cultural capital. Ensure that the elderly have desired health Promote the health of the elderly Give them the opportunity to show their potential in promoting their own health. family and community Enabling the elderly to live their final lives happily Therefore, it requires cooperation from government agencies, the private sector, communities and families. Therefore, when the elderly is well cared for in terms of physical welfare, the mental aspect is an important part for the elderly to receive or receive psychological relief. By relying on Buddhadharma That is, develop the intellect to look at the truth and changes in life with the rules of the Three Characteristics. and create a quality of life with the principles of Iddhipādhamma as a tool to continue nourishing the mind and body. And refine the mind to be happy at the same time, it will restore the physical and mental abilities of the elderly to be happy at the same time.

Building Human Relationships According to Buddhist psychology

Molee Kheawsa-ard, Varithta Charuchinda, Kannika Mesawad , Siriwat Srikhruedong — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The Building of human relations according to Buddhist psychology is both a science and an art that promotes peaceful coexistence. Human relations are characteristics that characterize human identity and are a means of exerting influence over others. It involves learning to respect one another, put oneself in other people's situations, and be able to forgive one another. Human relations are essential for mutual understanding, have intimacy, love, support and respect for each other, all of which contribute to living and working together to effectively accomplish objectives.

In order to construct human relations based on the tenets of Buddhist psychology, one must uphold Buddhist principles which are good for interpersonal relationships in society, such as the four Sangha Vatthu which consist of 1) Dhana means giving, which should be based on generosity, selflessness, willingness to give, and not being troubled by giving. 2) Piyavācā means speaking beloved words. This term comprises Interaction is based mostly on communication. Talk with sincerity, kindness, and avoid gossip. Avoid acting dishonestly. 3) Atthacariya refers to any deed that is advantageous to oneself as well as to others. Don't bother other people. Avoid bothering and exploiting one another. 4) Samānatta means to act consistently. Therefore, the 4 Sangha Vatthu principles are the principles of mutual support among humans that will help create good relationships between each other both at the individual and social levels. which will lead to a good understanding between people and sustainable peace in the wider society.

Mindfulness Training for the Development of Resilience Quotient in the Elderly

Woottichai Utthapong, Siriwat Srikhruedong , Kamalas Phoowachanathipong — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to demonstrate methods for building mental flexibility in rehabilitating the elderly when faced with crises, both physical and mental, which is a mindfulness training process for developing emotional potential and the mind to learn and adapt when difficult events occur in life. This will help the elderly to overcome the crisis with strength. Even though there is pressure from external factors affecting However, it will not cause the mind to lose its balance. Willpower can quickly be restored to its original state. mental flexibility It is considered the power of mental health, which is the ability to help protect and care for the elderly in times of crisis that cannot be predicted or controlled. To save yourself from the crisis that will be a mental health problem. Especially the COVID-19 crisis at present, it is considered to have an impact on the body and mind that creates anxiety for the elderly. They are considered a vulnerable group with a slow recovery and health deterioration, as well as many congenital diseases. This article discusses the importance of restoring the mental flexibility of the elderly. Developing the mind by practicing mindfulness in times of crisis, is a method of strengthening mental health that can enable the elderly to cope with changing their thoughts, emotions, actions, and goals, strengthening their mental power as a method that helps people Elderly people who are facing physical and mental problems and crises can return to live happily in society which the author intends to present about the state of change that has occurred. Changes in various systems in the elderly Including leading the way to restore physical and mental energy through a mindfulness training program.

Nurse Instructors and Buddhist Way to Enhance a Desirable Instructor

Natrada Haekham — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Nurse instructors are teaching and learning staff in nursing institutions with the duties of teaching principles, supervising, and supervising the practical practice of nursing students, as well as producing academic works that are beneficial to teaching and learning. Being a desirable teacher is an important issue that officers should acknowledge and comply with to be a teacher who is respected in the context of Thai society and as good model for nursing students who are about to be a nurse. Each nursing institution has their own code of Nursing Ethics as well as Ethics for desirable teachers. In Buddhism, teachers are given importance as the right direction or respected as an important person in knowledge and teaching. This article describes a 7 desirable characters of a teacher in the Buddhist way or Kalyanamittadhamma that nursing teachers can apply in the context of teaching and learning in nursing.

Managing Stress in working age Creating Happiness According to Buddhist Psychology

Kanokrat Sudlapa — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Managing stress in working people by creating happiness according to the concept of Buddhist psychology, which is a very important problem for working people in the current situation. Due to the effects of the coronavirus disease until now. That affects the working age population who are faced with changes in unstable economic conditions. Salary reduction for unemployed people political conflict and the increasingly competitive social environment affects physical health problems family problems Fragile relationship Conflict easily arises. This affects efficiency and work pressure. This causes chronic stress and reduces happiness at work. Managing stress from taking antidepressants Stress management methods have been adopted, including stress relief methods, muscle relaxation exercises to reduce stress. Causes changes in the body, mind, behavior and thinking. As a result, the person will have less stress. and brought together eight approaches to create happiness, including 1) Finding one's own good points 2) Finding others' good points 3) adding 3. Exercise, food, emotions and eliminating alcohol, drugs, and smoking 4) Building a warm family, 5) Balancing life with the 8-8-8 principle, 6) Volunteering and benevolent to others, 7) Having a mental anchor, and 8) Satisfaction with what one has to see the value. of things that exist Giving working people a way to promote own mental health family and people around so that working-age people have good mental health and can adapt Stress is reduced and have more happiness to achieve effective collaboration Stress management in working people according to Buddhist psychology will be the mental immunity of working people in working in balance. relax and happy Help create better health.

Enhancing the Happy Workplace based on Buddhist Psychology of Paiboonkijthana Co.,Ltd

Anatthon Benjaworachot — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The enhancing happiness based on the Buddhist psychology emphasizing learning and practice in order to reach a fit or balance in life. There is a harmonious relationship between the lives of individuals in the organization that interact with the surrounding environment where having a mercy know how to be generous and empathize with others. These will be guidelines for developing one's life for lasting happiness. By creating happiness according to Buddhist psychology which have methods to guide one's development to have a good life and happiness in interacting with people in the organization. It makes the organization happy that can be perceived thoroughly, meaning a feeling of comfort, no worries, no worries, a happy mind that arises from working at that time and achieving results that are the aims of work. Managing human happiness by balancing the worlds in a personal dimension focus on your own happiness world in family focus on family happiness and the world in a social dimension focus on the happiness of the organization and society (Both in society within the organization and outside the organization) in an accordance with the concept of a happy organization (Happy Workplace) to create a good working atmosphere. More motivated to work. Organizations will also benefit from having people that are motivated, energetic and productive.

This article presents about enhancing happiness for personnel in happy workplace based on the Buddhist psychology consisting of Iddhibadha 4 and Sangahavatthu 4 to create self-development for happiness getting through the use of Buddhist psychology for personal development, one knows how to solve problems, learning to create a mind that growing a virtue in living and developing mental traits to be moral, ethical and happy, which can lead a person to lead a normal life including living in Society as a whole will have only peace and chaos.

Buddhist psychology encourages young people to see the true value in their own lives and society

Thanyaras Thanawatapichatchot, Suwatsan Ragkhanto — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Today’s society is competing for progress in various materialistic areas, but lacks in morality, which means principles for living life. Related to morality & ethics such as honesty, kindness, duteous gratitude, it makes humans happy & comfortable physically, but has mental problems. The more society develops, the more problems the human mind has. It can be seen that modern’s teenager. Running too much in the world of technology, until forgetting the foundations of the original nature. Buddhist psychology is therefore a body of knowledge. That makes every teenager clearly understand the working process of the nature of the mind. Therefore, it is essential to make youth Able to understand & realize the power of one’s own mind through Buddhist psychology. In things around In order not to be attached to wrong values or listen to or consume false news & still be able to lead a happy life. Having a strong willpower is an important part. It’s like having good immunity. That will help the new generation of teenager to be able to adapt in the face of various situations very well. And have the ability to solve problems, see problems inner & outer strength, There are principles of Buddhist psychology or Buddhist Dhamma used to strengthen the mind, such as the 5 basic powers of Kalyanamitra Dhamma. Both of these principles are the basis for understanding reason. There is a principle to live life in the right way. Have a good quality of life.

Buddhist psychology and living happily in today's world

Khanaphat Pongchalermporn — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to study guidelines for a holistic approach to living based on Buddhist psychology, which seeks to cultivate practitioners' awareness of the mind's workings and the nature of your mind to identify the causes of suffering and ways to alleviate it. It also can be applied to behavior and mental processes until it becomes Buddhist psychology, which can explain the causes of behavior. It is a discipline applicable to navigating life in a rapidly changing social environment. There are studies that explore the application of Buddhist psychology to consumer behavior, specifically focusing on consumers' motivations for purchasing cosmetics for beauty and their influence on mental well-being. Additionally, these studies extend to marginalized groups utilizing Buddhist psychology principles to facilitate self-improvement and societal acceptance. Another approach to cultivating happiness through authentic Buddhist psychology is the practice of meditation. Meditation is crucial in developing cognitive potential, profoundly impacting emotions and creativity. Behavioral studies, which include the analysis of electrical brain waves, have demonstrated that individuals who practice breathing control experience direct effects on emotional regulation and alterations in brain wave patterns. As a result, adhering to Buddhist psychology principles in meditation can lead to significant improvements in both physical and mental well-being, providing valuable guidance for navigating life in our current environment and society.

Unlocking Vulnerability with Buddhist Psychology in Leadership of the MLM Business Network

Wilai Thawornsuwan, Suwatsan Ragkhanto, Thanee Chukamnerd — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Facing social vulnerabilities in today's era is called the BANI World era. In other words, BANI is more than just a "situation" (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous). “Emotional side of people” and people are the sum of organizational networks. Both consumer networks and leadership networks, or possibly both contexts within the same person, influence the level of household economic wealth reduction. reduce social security Applying Buddhist leadership psychology strategies to help unlock to relieve anxiety Create new readiness and confidence in a new mindset to keep up with changes in order to be consistent with success management and success. It is the product of decision to take action. It arises from the main elements including goals, beliefs, attitudes, understanding and determination to take action. This is a characteristic of leadership (Leader ship), especially leaders in MLM (Multi-level Marketing) business organizations that play a strategic role. In taking care of both personal goals and organizational goals to be effective The author presents the principles of Buddhist leadership psychology as a strategy for self-management. Manage people and manage work of MLM network business organizations to unlock anxiety in the era of fragility or BANI World.

Buddhist Psychology: Moderation in Eating to Reduces Global Warming

Kris Kaewsanun — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Global warming and climate change are causing frequently and severely disasters, such as the melting of the polar ice caps, variability of seas and oceans, sea level rising, floods, storms, wildfires, droughts, heat waves, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis have become serious problems that both directly and indirectly impact to all life on Earth. Presently, it causes an immeasurable loss of life and property and will continue effects in the future. As the world's population increases, various disasters became a threat to the stability of the human food cycle. To help reducing global warming, initiatively thinking on how to adjust one's consciousness and adapt eating behavior on principles of nutrition on moderation in eating by know how to consider eating each meal in order to help reduce global warming and decelerate climate change by considering eating proper portion of food in each meal to nourish the body as needed to perform activities that lead to a happy simple life. It should not consumption for fun, for showing off luxury status by eating expensive food, or as being attached to famous consumption. Eating in such a way is a waste of energy in food transportation, increases food loss, food waste, and pile up garbage from disposing of packaging.

An Analysis of Phonological System of Pāli Language

Tejaniya — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Pāli, an ancient language closely relevant to Sanskrit, was used to write many important Buddhist canonical texts. The phonological system of Pāli has been the subject of keen interest in the domains of Pāli linguistics. Historically, Pāli is thought to have developed from an earlier language called Magadhi Prakrit, which was spoken in ancient India. It was the language of the Buddhist scriptures and is still used as a liturgical language in Theravada Buddhist countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Laos. Pāli phonology is an important aspect of learning Pāli for several reasons for example correct pronunciation of Pāli words, comprehension, chanting and reciting so on. Another important aspect of Pāli phonology is its prosody. Pāli has a system of pitch accents, which are used to distinguish between different meanings of words. Thus, Pāli phonology is an important aspect of learning Pāli for anyone who wishes to understand Pāli texts, read and write the language, or participate in chanting and recitation. Therefore, the main objective of this article is to present a clear conception of the phonological system of the Pāli language.