ENHANCING ASSERTIVE SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH A GUIDANCE ACTIVITY SET BASED ON THE FOUR IDDHIPADA OF MATTHAYOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS AT WAT KHU BON SCHOOL (WATTANANAN UTHIT)

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1) create a set of guidance activities based on the Four Paths of Accomplishment (Iddhipada 4) to develop self-confidence in assertiveness; and 2) study the effectiveness of this activity package on the development of assertive self-confidence based on the Four Paths of Accomplishment (Iddhipada 4) of Grade 9 students at Wat Khubon School (Wattanant Uthit). This was a quasi-experimental research using 33 Grade 9 students. The experimental instruments included: 1) a set of activities that affected the development of self-confidence and assertiveness, and 2) a questionnaire measuring self-confidence and assertiveness before and after participating in the activities. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

The research results showed that: 1) the process of creating the set of guidance activities based on the Four Paths of Accomplishment (Iddhipada 4) to develop self-confidence in assertiveness was carried out systematically and carefully, using Buddhist principles coupled with psychological concepts. This resulted in guidance activities that were well-suited to the context of Grade 9 students and could be used effectively; and 2) the results of comparing the development of self-confidence in assertiveness with a set of activities based on the Four Noble Truths (Iddhipada 4) for Grade 9 students at Wat Khubon School (Wattanant Uthit), before using the activities, the overall self-confidence was rated at a moderate level. After using the activity set, the overall self-confidence was rated at a high level. In conclusion, the students showed a significant improvement in self-confidence after participating in the activities.