A Four Paccaya Principles-Based Intellectual Consumption Behavioral System for Phrapariyattidhamma School Students in Nakhon Phanom Province

Abstract

This article seeks to explore and analyze knowledge pertaining to the development and assessment of a consumption behavior system, focusing on four key factors, among students at Phra Piyathamm School in Nakhon Phanom Province. The study involves both research and development, incorporating document analysis and field research methods such as questionnaires and interviews. Data was collected from 48 student questionnaires and interviews with 7 directors and teachers. Qualitative data was subjected to content analysis, while quantitative data was analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation statistics.  

The findings of the research revealed several key points:

1) In terms of knowledge about the consumption behavior system based on the four factors (consumption, clothing, housing, and medicine), which correspond to the four requisites in Buddhism (robes, alms, dwelling, and medicine), it was found that the students had a good understanding of these concepts.

2) The development of the consumption behavior system, based on the four factors, was determined to be overall at a moderate level. The specific aspects of clothing and housing were rated at higher levels compared to food and medicine.

3) The overall assessment of the system's effectiveness by experts indicated a high level of achievement, with specific items receiving particularly high ratings.

4) As a result of the research, a consumption behavior system based on the four factors, was established, with A representing Aliment, R for Residence, A for Attire, and M for Medicine.