The Yonisomanasikara Training Program for Moral Reasoning and Problem Solving Development among Female Inmates

Abstract

This study was a Quasi-experimental Research. The researcher studies concepts and theories from research papers, analyzes and synthesizes
the information to derive knowledge, and develops a research program
“The Yonisomanasikara Training Program for moral reasoning and problem-solving development among female inmates in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
The sample consisted of ๗๐ participants, divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with ๓๕ participants in each group. Pre- and post-experimental assessments were conducted. Statistics employed consisted of Percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The research findings were as follows:

๑) The practice of Yonisomanasikara is a systematic thinking process that helps individuals to see problems deeply, separate information, and make decisions logically in accordance with ethics. ๒) The developed program consists of ๑๐ principles of Yonisomanasikara, and the Four Noble Truths. It is conducted in a group activity format of ๑๒ sessions, covering ๓ steps: morality, concentration, and wisdom. It is designed to be linked to the life context of female prisoners. ๓) The experimental results found that program participants had significantly higher scores on ethical reasoning and problem solving both before and after participation, and when compared to the control group at a statistical significance level of .๐๑.