Approach for Composing Thai Country Songs for Enhancing Resilience of Audience Based on Buddhist Psychology

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study the context, conceptual framework, approach for composing songs, and the benefits of Luk Thung songs that enhancing resilience of audience; 2) to analyze the components of Composing Thai Country Songs that enhance resilience of audience based on Buddhist psychology and 3) to propose guidelines for Composing Thai Country Songs to enhance resilience of audience based on Buddhist psychology. A mixed-methods approach was employed in 2 phases: Phase 1 involved quantitative research by collecting data from 400 participants using questionnaires, and analyzing the data using mean and standard deviation; Phase 2 involved qualitative research through interviews and focus group with 25 participants, with data analyzed using content analysis. The results found that

1. 1. The study results of the context, conceptual framework, approach for composing songs, and benefits found that, quantitatively, audiences had the highest attitudes toward Luk Thung songs in terms of enhancing resilience, preserving linguistic and lifestyle identity, fostering future moral development, influencing emotions, inspiring encouragement and positive attitudes, as well as the impact of language and melody. Qualitatively, it was found that Luk Thung music evolved from folk songs, with composition and lyrics using simple language


2. 2. The analysis of the components of Composing Thai Country Songs that enhance resilience of audience based on Buddhist psychology, specifically the 5 powers revealed four key elements: 1) lyrics that emphasize the basic ethical values 2) language and melody that reach the mind 3) Music that communicates positive emotions 4) Integrating Buddhist principles that strengthen mental resilience.

3. The proposed guidelines for Composing Thai Country Songs to enhance resilience of audience based on Buddhist psychology are as follows; emphasizing relevance to the audience, linking Buddhist values with contemporary music, using motivational content, easy-to-understand language, using positive mood melody, embedding moral teachings, and preserving cultural identity