Journal of Behavioral Science for Development

The Influence of Spiritual Health and Spiritual Leadership on Work Engagement with Workplace Spirituality as a Mediating Variable of Nurses at a Regional Hospital

Poonyapa Chairatanalerkdee, Rattigorn Chongvisal (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to study the influence of spiritual health and spiritual leadership on work engagement with workplace spirituality as a mediating variable of nurses in a regional hospital. The samples of the research were 215 nurses in a regional hospital, Central region. The data was collected through questionnaires which were consisted of five parts, including personal data, the spiritual health scale, the workplace spirituality scale, the spiritual leadership scale, and the work engagement scale. The data was analyzed by using multiple regression analysis and bootstrap method. The results of this research showed that 1) The level of spiritual health, workplace spirituality, spiritual leadership, and work engagement were at high level; 2) spiritual health, workplace spirituality, and spiritual leadership were positively related to work engagement at .001 level of significant; spiritual health and spiritual leadership were positively related to workplace spirituality at .001 level of significant; 3) spiritual health and spiritual leadership had indirect effect on work engagement with the partial mediating role of workplace spirituality at .001 level of significant.

Guidelines For Development Digital Health Literacy Based on Pregnancy Women: A Case Study of Pregnant Women with Experience and High-Risk Pregnancy Groups

Aunchalee Jittrapirom, Ungsinun Intarakumhang , Saran Pimthong (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The study aimed to 1) understand the behaviors of preventing preeclampsia and promoting digital health literacy and 2) identify obstacles, needs, and strategies for designing a program to enhance digital health literacy for preeclampsia prevention. Interviews were conducted with eight primary informants: three pregnant women with preeclampsia and five pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia. Secondary informants included three husbands caring for their wives with or at risk of preeclampsia and four nurses. Content analysis revealed that digital health literacy is defined as using electronic devices to search for health information. The behaviors to prevent preeclampsia are actions taken to avoid its occurrence. Problems for preeclampsia prevention 1) limited access to information sources, 2) lack of self-management, 3) Insufficient support or assistance4) negative attitudes, and 5) inconsistency in following medical advice. The essential needs identified are 1) technology utilization skills, 2) information searching skills, 3) media literacy skills, 4) information discernment skills, 5) self-management skills, and 6) knowledge about preeclampsia. Approaches to enhance digital health literacy include 1) active learning, 2) providing support and assistance, and 3) holistic learning that encompasses knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The findings provide a foundation for designing a program to boost digital health literacy for preeclampsia prevention.

The Effect of Enhancing Health Literacy and Sufficient Health Behavior among Risk Groups with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to survey and investigate the effects of health literacy (HL) and sufficient health behavior (SHB) in risk groups with non-communicable diseases (NCDs. The multi-methods was designed between July – December 2021 for surveying the level of HL and SHB using a rating scale questionnaire with total -item correlation coefficient between 0.20 to 0.86, and to implement the a toolkit of online learning via Zoom which led by health personnel and researchers and evaluate the preliminary results. Data were analyzed using a Paired t-test. The results showed that the majority of participants had HL in high, fair, and low level at 65.15, 31.24 and 3.61% respectively, and their SHB levels were high, fair, and low practical level at 45.68, 45.21 and 9.11% respectively. The total participants had significantly higher mean scores on HL and SHB (p < .05) than before the participating period. The leading health personnel provided to restructure the content of activities to be clearly divided into 3 skills: promoting HL skills; Health behavior modification skills and health communication skills. Therefore, these activities have an impact on risk groups for NCDs and can promote better HL for NCDs risk group.

The Causal Relationship Model of Psycho-Social Factors Helping Behavior of Undergraduate Student

Pawaree Kanchanapee Nilphai (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this study was to empirically validate the causal relationship model of psycho-social factors on helping behavior. The sample consisted of 496 undergraduate students who studied in Thailand. Proportion stratified random sampling was used. Questionnaires were used to collect data, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient between 0.76 - 0.90. Data were analyzed by structural equation modeling technique. The result showed that the proposed model fitted with the empirical data (𝜒² = 121.37, df = 53, p = 0.00, 𝜒²/df = 2.29, SRMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0.053, CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.93). The results of path analysis showed that 1) Modeling had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.48, p < 0.05). 2) intrinsic motivation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.40, p < 0.05) and self-regulation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.33, p < 0.05). Suggestions from the research which show that modeling, intrinsic motivation and self-regulation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior, such findings serve as guidelines for relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to set policies for the university to cultivate good role model, intrinsic motivation and self-regulation to serve as a guideline for promoting the development of helping behavior others further.

The Effects of Environmental Health Literacy Enhancement Program for Promoting Preventive Behavior from PM2.5 among Grade 6 Students at A Private School in Samutprakarn Province

Lapanu Boonkerd, Amaraporn Surakarn (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an environmental health literacy enhancement program in promoting preventive behaviors against PM2.5 dust among 50 sixth-grade elementary school students. The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25) based on inclusion criteria. The research instruments consisted of an environmental health literacy enhancement program and a scale measuring preventive behaviors against PM2.5 dust. Data were analyzed using two-way repeated measures ANOVA. The study's results revealed that after the experiment, students who received the program to enhance environmental health literacy demonstrated higher scores on behaviors to protect themselves from PM2.5 dust compared to students who did not receive the program, with statistical significance (p < .05). During the 6-week follow-up period, students in the experimental group who received the program exhibited higher scores on their behavior to protect themselves from PM2.5 dust than after the experimental period, with statistical significance (p < .05). Moreover, the program aided students in changing their behavior and developing the durability of their behavior to protect themselves from PM2.5 dust. The research results demonstrate that the program to enhance knowledge about environmental health is effective in encouraging students to adopt more behaviors to protect themselves from PM2.5 dust

Exploring Disorienting Dilemmas: A Qualitative Exploration of Transformative Learning of Midwifery Students

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This qualitative descriptive study aims to explore the experiences of nursing students who encounter disorienting dilemmas during their clinical practicums in maternal and midwifery nursing courses. The sample included nursing students currently pursuing their undergraduate degrees and those who graduated no more than one year prior. The selection of informants was purposive, with criteria including students who have during and recently completed practicum in maternal and midwifery nursing courses and are willing to participate in in-depth interviews. The study was conducted at nursing education institution in Bangkok, with data collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The trustworthiness of the research process was maintained according to Lincoln and Guba's criteria. The research findings reveal that experiences related to confronting challenges in maternal and obstetric nursing practice can be categorized into four main groups: 1) difficulties in communication, 2) respect for differing beliefs, 3) dealing with client dissatisfaction, and 4) new experiences. Additionally, the organization of learning and problem-solving is identified in four key areas: 1) dealing with situations lacking experience, 2) managing client dissatisfaction, 3) facing high-pressure situations, and 4) addressing conflicting beliefs. Recommendation: It is recommended that nursing students be adequately prepared before their clinical practicums, particularly in communication and managing disorienting dilemmas. Educational institutions should organize activities for nursing students to share experiences to foster mutual understanding and learning. Enhancing stress management skills and self-care among students during their practicums is essential for effectively handling challenging situations.

Effectiveness of Developing Growth Mindset Through Coaching Program for Healthy Food Restaurant Managers

Issara Kumthalang, Saran Pimthong (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a coaching program to enhance the growth mindset of healthy food restaurant managers. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, 30 managers were divided into experimental (15) and control groups (15) through simple random sampling. The instrument included 1) A 25-item growth mindset tool assessed belief in learning development, embracing challenges, courage to face failure, effort, and learning from criticism and 2) The growth mindset coaching program. Data analyzed via Independent and Paired t-tests showed that the experimental group’s average growth mindset score significantly increased from 5.035 to 5.637 (p < .05) and was higher than the control group’s post-experiment. The experimental group yielded a t-statistic of 8.399 and an f-statistic of 6.195, indicating significant differences between groups. The findings concluded that the coaching program significantly enhanced the growth mindset of restaurant managers, benefiting their professional roles and emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset in organizational contexts, thereby suggesting new coaching approaches for personnel development with academic and business applications.

Learning Management Model to Promote Analytical Thinking by Applications for Youth in the Digital Era

Ketkaew Charoenket, Kanchana Patthawiwat, Charin Suwanwong (Author) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The learning management model it is another form of learning. that uses the application as a tool to promote analytical thinking for youth in the digital age with a flexible and easy to access anywhere anytime, aimed at promoting analytical thinking among youths in the digital age through applications seeks to develop analytical thinking by integrating concepts from various disciplines, including constructivism theory, self-regulation, social support, and connectivism theory. This framework aims to guide learners through the following steps: 1) problem identification or topics of interest, 2) knowledge exploration, 3) analysis process, 4) application of knowledge or real-life practices, 5) conclusion and effective knowledge presentation, and 6) reflection process within learners or self-assessment. Through the integration of various important theoretical concepts, an effective learning management model has been created to promote analytical thinking skills among youths in the digital age.