Factors Affecting Changes in Number of Novices in Buddhism
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This study aims to find factors affecting changes in number of Buddhist novices in Thailand, through the use of variables that reflect the development or change in demography, society, economy, education, religion, and technology. Aforementioned variable data of 77 provinces during 2013-2017 from national statistical office was used to utilize in this study. Panel data analysis namely Fixed-effect regression and Random effect models were used to analyze this dataset.
The results found that; 1) educational factor (as measured from Ratio of Population between 5-19 years old per Number of Schools), religious factor (Ratio of Population per 1 Monk), and technology factor (Percentage of Population aged 6 and over who use Mobile Phones) have a negative impact on the number of novices at a significant level. 2) demographic factor (Number of Male Population between 10-19 years old), and social factors (Number of Divorces and Percentage of Municipality Residents) have a significant positive impact. And 3) economic factor (Real Gross Provincial Products per Capita) has a negative effect but not significant. The results can be utilized to launch policies or strategies in order to motivate novice ordination and increase the quality of novices in relevant departments or sectors.
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