The Development of People's Quality of Life Based on Four Foundations of Meditation for Rob Mueang Sub-District Administrative Organization, Rob Mueang District, Roi-Et Province

Abstract

This article aims to 1) examine the level of quality of life among the people in the jurisdiction of the Rong Mueang Subdistrict Administrative Organization; 2) compare public opinions regarding their quality of life, categorized by personal demographic factors, and 3) study the approaches for improving the quality of life based on the Four Foundations of Meditation (Bhavana 4) within the Rong Mueang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Roi Et Province. A mixed-method research design was employed. Data were collected from 388 sample respondents through questionnaires and 12 key informants through interviews. The data were analyzed using t-tests for two independent variables and one-way ANOVA for multiple group comparisons.

The findings revealed that: The overall level of quality of life of the people in the Rong Mueang Subdistrict was found to be highest in the physical domain, followed by the social domain, and lowest in the intellectual domain. Comparison of public opinions on quality of life by gender, education level, and occupation revealed no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level, thus rejecting the hypothesis. The development guidelines based on the Four Foundations of Meditation (Bhavana 4) are as follows: Kaya-bhavana (Physical Development): Relevant agencies should collaborate to organize continuous health promotion programs in the community; Sila-bhavana (Moral Development): Encourage and support the public to engage in religious and moral activities; Citta-bhavana (Mental Development): Authorities should set up comprehensive care plans and organize activities that foster relationships within the community; Panna-bhavana (Wisdom Development): Provide social welfare programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life of the citizens.