An Application of Sati Sampachaya to Resolution in Disciplinary Misconduct of Woman Prisoners in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to study an application of Sati Sampachaya to resolution, the problem and guideline for applying the Sati Sampachaya to resolution in disciplinary misconduct of woman prisoners in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison. The research sample consisted of 254 of woman prisoners in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison, all of whom were determined by the Kreicie and Morgan”s sample size table. Seven of the key informants were selected by purposive sampling. The employed research instrument were questionnaire and interview form. The statistics employed for the data analysis were frequency, percentage, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The findings were as follows; 1) The overall of an application of Sati Sampachaya to resolution in disciplinary misconduct of woman prisoners was at high level when considering each aspect, it was found that all aspects were at a high level. which sorted in order as follows:, Asammoha Sampachaya (obviously know without delusion), Sappai Sampachaya (obviously about the duty)  Sati Satatok Sampachaya (obviously helpful) and Khojon sampachaya (obviously appropriate) and 2) the guidelines for promoting the use Sati Sampachaya to resolution were as follows: (1) It should raise awareness, thoughtfulness and rational decision-making; (2) it should learn about the benefits that will come from solving the problem.; (3) it should be training on the roles and responsibilities of staff should be provided on an ongoing basis; (4) it should study, learn and understand the differences between people; and (5) the knowledge of rules, laws and principles of religious teachings should be regularly trained.