A MODEL OF STUDENT’S AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS PROMOTING ADJUSTMENT ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION AREA

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to 1) study the state and problem of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles, 2) create a model of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles, and 3) propose the model of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles. Mixed methods research was used in the study. The qualitative data were collected from documents, in-depth interviews with 5 school administrators and focus group discussions with 10 experts and then analyzed by content analysis. The quantitative data were collected through questionnaires from 372 teachers and 362 school administrators obtained by multi-stage random sampling.  The data were analyzed by percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation. Results found that 1) the overall of state and problem of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles was at a moderate level. 2) Model of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles consisted of 5 components; Part 1 Principle, Part 2 Objective, Part 3 The process of promoting the reduction of aggressive behavior among students consisted of (1) the student care system, (2) factors affecting the aggression behavior, (3) the process of reducing aggression behavior, (4) Buddhist principles (Tri-Sikkha) such as Sila, Samadhi and Panya, and (5) a project for reducing aggressive behavior, Part 4 Practice guidelines, and Part 5 Achievement condition. 3) A model of student’s aggressive behaviors promoting adjustment according to Buddhist principles was of the greatest benefit whereas accuracy, suitability and the possibilities were at high level, respectively.