JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SONGKHLA RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL, COPING AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AFFECTING HAPPINESS AT WORK OF THAI TEACHERS IN NEXT NORMAL

Sureerat Areeraksakul konglok, jirasuk suksawat, Chatchai Puttirungroj — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of positive psychological capital, coping, perceived organizational support affecting and happiness at work of Thai teachers in the next normal, and 2) to create an equation for predicting happiness at work of Thai teachers in the next normal. The sample group consisted of 417 Thai teachers were obtained by multi stage sampling method. The employed research instruments were
1) a positive psychological capital scale, 2) a scale of coping with both sides of problems, 3) a scale of perceived organizational support affecting and 4) a scale of happiness at work, with reliability coefficient of 0.89, 0.75, 0.83, 0.88 and 0.85, respectively. Statistics employed for data analysis were the mean, standard deviation and multiple regression analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) the positive psychological capital and happiness at work were at the highest level, active coping, passive coping and perceived organizational support affecting were at the high level; and 2) perceived organizational support affecting, active coping and positive psychological capital had significant influence on happiness at work at the .01 level of statistical significance and could be combined to predict happiness at work by 62 percent; and the predicting happiness at work with the predicting equations in standard score form was Z' = 0.37Z₄ + 0.27Z₂ + 0.27Z1. The research findings contribute to enhancing the quality of work performance among Thai teachers in the next normal.

DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL USING CONTEMPLATIVE EDUCATION AND CIRCUIT TRAINING TO ENHANCE HOLISTIC WELL-BEING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Thitiwat Rattanayenjai, Suthana Tingsabhat, Jintana Sarayuthpitak — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research aims to 1) develop a physical education instructional model using a contemplative approach and circuit training and 2) evaluate the effectiveness of the physical education instructional model. The sample group consisted of 40 high school students Ministry of Higher Education in Bangkok.
The tools used in the research physical education learning plans using the concept of contemplative knowledge combined with station training and a 4 component holistic health measure, namely 1) physical wellness, 2) mental wellness, 3) social wellness, and 4) intellectual wellness. The duration of the experiment was 8 weeks. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The results were 1) The mean scores of the well-being score after the experiment of the experimental group was significantly higher than before the experiment at the .05 2) the experiment group had the average holistic well-being after the experiment higher than the control group. The findings of the study showed that physical education Physical education learning management using the concept of contemplative education and circuit training of the experiment group after the implementation were significantly higher than that in the control group.

KRUI NAK: CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NA MUEN SI WEAVING WISDOM, TRANG PROVINCE

Narong choochan, Suthira Chairaksa, Sudawan Meebua — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This article aimed to investigate the context and history of the ordination gown (Naga) in Na Muen Si Subdistrict, Na Yong District, Trang Province in order to preserve and enhance the expertise of Na Muen Si woven fabric. The qualitative research design was used in the study. The research results revealed that Na Muen Si woven fabric is one of the intellectual heritage of the people of Na Muen Si Subdistrict, Na Yong District, Trang Province, which has been passed down for a long time from generation to generation, hundreds of years. The weaving of Na Muen Si cloth began when “Yai Nang” revived the wisdom of weaving and formed groups of villagers, as for the ordination gown (Naga) that appears in Na Muen Si Subdistrict, found in the group ordination ceremony. It has a simple design and has fabric prepared to be used as a sarong and a breast cloth. The cloth that appears includes patterned and non-patterned woven fabrics. The top has a breast cloth that runs from the left shoulder to the right waist. There is an auspicious headpiece in white and gold tones on the head. In addition, to preserve and develop the wisdom of woven cloth, Na Muen Si has designed and created woven cloth in the form of an ordination gown using Thai-tone colors. The fabric pattern used for weaving is the original pattern, the Kaew Ching Duang pattern, the Luk Kaew pattern, the Luk Kaew Foong pattern, tha Tai Mangkood pattern, and the newly improved patterns include the Makkaliphon pattern, the Pudtan flower pattern, and the Naga glass scale pattern.

THE FIRST VOICE FROM A STATELESS PERSON: ONG BUNJOON AND A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES BANG PHRAI HEANG SAP CHAMPA AND OTHER STORIES

Amonrat Musikarot, Trisilpa Boonkhachorn — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research article, The First Voice From A Stateless Person: Ong Bunjoon and A Collection Of Short Stories Bang Phrai Heang Sap Champa and Other Stories, aims to 1) analyze representations and metaphors of the diaspora in contemporary narratives and Thai films within the context of globalization from 2011to 2021, and 2) study ethnic bias in Thai society that affects the status of diaspora people of different ethnicities. The focus is on the literary text of Ong Bunjoon, particularly Bang Phrai Heang Sap Champa and Other Stories. The results of the textual analysis indicate that: 1) Diaspora individuals have an inferior status compared to citizens and are subjected to persecution by government officials, such as reductions in their citizenship status, abuse, and wage suppression. 2) Ethnic bias leads to the concealment of the ethnicity of diaspora individuals, resulting in the loss of ethnic identity.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT PLANS IN THE TOPIC OF LOANWORDS IN THAI LANGUAGE WITH THE CONCEPTUAL LEARNING MANAGEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH GAME BASED LEARNING FOR MATTAYOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS, PATHUMTHEPWITTAYAKARN SCHOOL, MUEANG NONGKHAI DISTRICT, NONGKHAI PROVINCE

Jatuporn Na Nongkhai, supansa Phaktaranikorn — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims 1) to develop learning management plans of Thai language subject in the topic of loanwords in Thai language with the conceptual learning management in conjunction with game based learning for Mattayomsuksa 3 students, Pathumthep wittayakarn School, Mueang Nongkhai district, Nongkhai province in order to reach an efficiency level of 80/80. 2) to compare the students’ ability in studying loanwords in Thai language by comparing the pre-test and post-test conducted in the experimental group in the topic of loanwords in Thai language with the conceptual learning management in conjunction with game based learning. The sample group were 44 students studying in Mathayomsuksa 3/6, during the second semester of the academic year 2023, using the cluster sampling method. The instruments used in this study included 1) 5 lesson learning management plans conducted in 5 periods in the topic of loanwords in Thai language with the conceptual learning management in conjunction with game based learning. 2) the academic proficiency test results from the pre-test and post-test (20 items, 4 multiple choices).
The statistics employed in this research are average, standard deviation, validate the effciency, and t-test.

The research found that 1) the effiency of the lesson plans in the topic of loanwords in Thai language with the conceptual learning management in conjunction with game based learning for Mattayomsuksa 3 students were 81.27/83.18 which were higher than the efficiency criterion 80/80. 2) From the comparison of students’ ability in studying loanwords in Thai language by comparing the pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental group with the conceptual learning management in conjunction with game based learning for Mattayomsuksa 3 students, it was found that the post-test result was statistically higher than the pretest result at the .05 level of significant.

THE MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES THAT AFFECTING THE SUCCESS IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS IN MUEANG LAMPANG DISTRICT, LAMPANG PROVINCE

daoduean Inteacha, Kullawan Sotthikul — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research has article the objective to study business management and competitive strategy that affect the success of business operations of small and medium-sized business operators in Mueang District, Lampang Province. This quantitative research sample consisted of research the sample group consisted of 353 small and medium-sized business entrepreneurs. Using purposive sampling. The questionnaire was used as the instrument of the research. The statistics used in the research included mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the was found that. The results of the study found that the management factor with the highest average value was control, followed by planning, leadership, and organization. As for the competitive strategy of the entrepreneurs, the aspect with the highest average value was product development, followed by marketing focus, and cost. As for the success of the entrepreneurs' business operations, the aspect with the highest average value was finance, followed by learning and development, work process, and customer. The analysis of the relationship between management factors and competitive strategies that affect the success of the business operations of the small and medium-sized business enterprises showed a relationship in the same direction and a high level of relationship. The Multiple regression analysis was found that competitive strategies influenced the success of the entrepreneurs' business operations with a statistical significance level of 0.05.

A GRADUATION PIANO RECITAL FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE AUTISM

Sita Angsombat, Monsikarn Laovanich — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

A graduation piano recital entails a process of developing piano playing skills and techniques to execute an entire set of twelve songs in the public. Regardless, given that the performer has characteristics associated with autism, challenges arise in language learning and expressing emotions. This study therefore aims to address the challenges faced during the development of piano skills through collaboration among the performer, the parent who assists with study recordings, and the teacher who explores learning methods. Besides, the study examines the use of educational resources to help memorize including notebooks and videos clips, for reviewing outside the classroom. The resulting method facilitates proficient individual performances by interpreters who possess an in-depth understanding of the musical piece, leading to success in the Bachelor of Music Program.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SKILLS IN BANI WORLD

Komjirawarit Ruangrith, Werayut Chatakan — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In an era, where the world is constantly changing, bringing some private sector entrepreneurs, as well as government administration have to make an adjustment. Especially, when COVID-19 occurs, the educational management system was temporarily interrupted and the format of learning management has been changed to a new one. Educational personnel at all levels must develop themselves to learn rapidly. Many people learned digital skills through this event. However, it can be seen that organizations with the executives, who are ready to handle change, will be able to lead the organization through obstacles and create management innovations. In the era of global chaos, also known as BANI World, the modern world with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In order to keep up with changes and lead the organization to reach its goals, school administration should develop themselves to have various skills of educational institution administration, thinking, leadership, self-management, technology and innovation, including communication skill. This article aims to present some important knowledge about school administration skills from the VUCA WORLD era to BANI WORLD and educational institution administration skills in BANI World.