MODEL OF BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTHS BASED ON SACCA PRINCIPLES FOR TEMPLES IN THAILAND

Abstract

This research article aimed to propose a model of behavior development of the youths based on Sacca principle for temples in Thailand. Mixed methods research was designed, and there were three research steps consisted of: Step 1 Study the behavior of the youths based on Sacca principle. A questionnaire was used to collect from 380 samples of youths attending the moral camp program for youth in Thailand. The data were analyzed by statistical analysis which were percentage, frequency, mean, and standard deviation; Step 2 the model was developed by interviewing 10 key informants and focus group discussion with 10 experts. Data were analyzed by using content analysis; Step 3 propose a model, a model of behavior development of the youths based on Sacca principle for temples in Thailand. It was a research that can be applied to the participation of the “Bovorn” consisted of houses, temples, and schools, in order to drive the change in youth behavior with the truth to change youth behavior to be good, smart, and sustainable happiness. There were 4 components: Part 1 Introduction, which were 1) Environment, 2) Principle, 3) Objectives; Part 2 Model which were 1) Work system, 2) Management process, 3) The Trisikkha Youth Training Project; Part 3 implementation step which were 1) Structure,
2) Decision Making, 3) Assessment Approach; and Part 4 Conditions for success.