Academic Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences Dhonburi Rajabhat University

Contemporary Leather Products: Contemporary Product Development Based on the Soft Power Identity of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

2025-06-11T08:49:34+07:00

This This study is part of an academic service under the project for the conservation, restoration, preservation, and development of local arts, culture, and wisdom, as part of a sub-activity of Thai fashion design. This study on contemporary product development based on the soft power identity of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province aims to develop leather products that reflect its soft power identity. The study, as part of an academic service, is based on four steps of research methodology, including knowledge compilation, workshop training, creation of product prototypes, and prototype presentation. The research population comprised Nakhon Hattagam Group, A-tho-sa Lipao Group, Chor. Chang Faed Group, 4 Por. Batik Group, and Mangkud Brand Leather Group. The research instrument consisted of in-depth interviews. The results are summarized in four parts: 1) knowledge compilation: Nakhon Si Thammarat has five categories of cultural capital, namely nielloware, Lipao handicrafts, wood carving, batik textiles, and contemporary leather products; 2) workshop session: entrepreneurs gained knowledge in marketing, manufacturing costs, and design concept development for leather goods that meet consumer needs. 3) creating product prototypes: each group developed a set of prototype products, including nielloware-decorated leather bags, café-hopping equipment, accessories made from auspicious plants, interior decorations made from batik textiles, and pet supplies; and 4) product prototype presentation: contemporary leather products were developed in accordance with the community context, using local materials and craftsmanship, generating clear interest and acceptance from the target audience.

The Local Guidelines for Management of The Elderly Well-Being and Active Ageing: Case Study of Samut Songkhram Province

2025-07-22T11:50:10+07:00

This study examines the situation, problems, and needs of the elderly in Samut Songkhram Province and proposes management approaches for local elderly health and well-being promotion centers aligned with the concept of Active Aging. The research employed a qualitative design, collecting data through in-depth interviews with 35 key informants, including policymakers, service providers, service recipients, and academics, as well as through focus group discussions with 10 local participants. Informants were selected using purposive and snowball sampling. The data were analyzed thematically. Findings reveal that Samut Songkhram has become a fully aged society, with a growing elderly population. Most older adults are socially active but face challenges from non-communicable diseases, with needs centered on healthcare access and social engagement. Local administrative organizations face budgetary and personnel constraints in elderly care. The proposed management model emphasizes participatory local governance, establishing a management committee for elderly health and well-being promotion centers composed primarily of local stakeholders. Services should be flexible, context-sensitive, and resource-based, with health promotion as the central focus.

Holistic Development Approach for Promoting Elderly Well-Being in Model Elderly Schools through the Integration of the King’s Philosophy in Samut Prakan Province

2025-10-22T14:12:23+07:00

This study aimed to: 1) examine the level of well-being among elderly individuals in model elderly schools in Samut Prakan Province; 2) investigate the application of the King’s Philosophy as a guideline for promoting elderly well-being in model elderly schools in Samut Prakan Province by integrating the King’s Philosophy into the foundation of the schools’ holistic development; and 3) develop approaches to enhance the well-being of the elderly in model elderly schools in Samut Prakan Province by integrating the King’s Philosophy into the foundation of the schools’ holistic development. This study employed a mixed methods approach, utilizing both questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The sample was divided into two groups: 300 elderly individuals, selected through multi-stage sampling for quantitative data collection, and 32 key informants who were board members of the model elderly schools for qualitative data collection. Quantitative findings showed that the elderly had a high overall level of well-being (x̅=3.92, S.D.=0.56), with the psychological dimension scoring the highest (x̅=4.18, S.D.=0.67). Qualitative findings contributed to the development of a holistic approach to promoting elderly well-being in model elderly schools by integrating the King’s Philosophy as a foundation for comprehensive development across mental, social, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions, aiming to foster sustainable happiness within the local community context.

The Status of Speech Acts in Thai Academic Works Over the Past 33 Years (1993-2025)

2025-10-14T11:44:58+07:00

The objective of this research is to synthesise the status of speech acts in 180 Thai academic works over the past 33 years, from 1993 A.D. to 2025 A.D. A‍ documentary research approach was used to analyse and synthesise data from Thai university research databases and three online databases: Thai Journals Online (TCI-ThaiJo), Google Scholar, and Google. The data analysis revealed that knowledge in discourse studies can be categorised into five key areas: 1) discourse research can be classified into four periods: the pioneering stage (1993–2002), the expansion stage (2003–2012), the growth stage in the digital era (2013–2022), and the contemporary stage (2023–2025); 2) five main groups of theoretical approaches were employed, with discourse-related theories and related frameworks being the most commonly used; 3) eight primary themes in discourse studies were identified, with the most common being the analysis and classification of speech acts; 4) types of discourse studied were classified into seven categories, with general or comprehensive discourse being the most studied; and 5) seven types of analytical contexts were utilised, with everyday communication being the most frequently examined. These findings highlight existing gaps and future directions for the development of discourse research in Thailand.

Denying Responsibility: Newland Archer’s Convenient Compliance and Blame Attribution in The Age of Innocence

2025-10-16T14:31:55+07:00

The protagonist of Edith Wharton’s 1920 novel The Age of Innocence, Newland Archer, represents a man of social privilege caught in the web of hypocritical social norms that defined New York’s elite society in the 1870s. Despite his many advantages, he consistently refuses to act on his genuine desires or pursue the life he truly wants. Drawing on prior interpretations of the novel’s historical and social contexts and on studies of Archer’s hypocrisy and psychological complexity, and incorporating attribution theory, this essay reads his characterization as a reflection of the tragic human tendency to absolve oneself of responsibility, a tendency that persists throughout his life. Archer passively, and for reasons of convenience, submits to circumstances, and when the consequences of his inaction frustrate him, he deflects responsibility by attributing blame to the woman he claims to love, the socially ideal wife he chooses to marry, and even to fate itself. Beyond characterization, Wharton’s traditional narrative structure further mirrors Archer’s conformity to social expectations and his inability to break free from them, even by the end of the novel.