Impact of a Knowledge Management Program for Youths on the Preservation of the Kolae Boat Model Craft
Keywords:
Knowledge management program, Preservation, Kolae boat model, Narathiwat youthAbstract
This study investigates the impact of a knowledge management (KM) program on the preservation of the Kolae boat model craft among youths in
Narathiwat Province, Thailand. Specifically, it evaluates changes in participants’ knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors before and after the program’s implementation. A total of 15 youths from Ban Thon, a coastal village in Narathiwat, were selected through an application process coordinated by the community youth council. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating: (1) a KM
program tailored to the preservation of Kolae boat craftsmanship, (2) pre- and post-program questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale to assess changes in perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors, and (3) semi-structured interviews conducted
before and after the intervention. Quantitative data were analyzed using means,
standard deviations, and paired t-tests, while qualitative data were examined through
content analysis. The findings reveal a statistically significant improvement (p<.01)
in participants’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors toward KM and cultural preservation following the program. Furthermore, participants demonstrated increased knowledge and a heightened appreciation of cultural heritage, as well as greater behavioral engagement in preserving the Kolae boat model craft within their community.
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