The Framework of Youth Social Innovation Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): A Case of Samut Sakhon Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the characteristics and models of youth social innovation activities and projects both within and outside of schools in Samut Sakhon Province 2. to analyze the processes, enabling factors and barriers to driving youth social innovation within the multicultural context of Samut Sakhon and 3. to synthesize the framework of youth social innovation driving sustainable development goals (SDGs) appropriate for the provincial context. This study employed a qualitative research design. The research instrument consisted of a semi-structured interview. The target group comprised 25 participants from schools and related agencies in Samut Sakhon Province, selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from documentary sources and interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that 1) the characteristics and models of social innovation activities can be categorized into three main groups based on their environmental contexts: those emphasizing systemic innovation and digital technology those focusing on grassroots innovation and local wisdom and those centered on operational innovation for adaptation and vocational skill development 2) The driving process consists of four critical stages: (1) problem identification and contextual understanding (2) co-creation and model development (3) field-based experiential learning, and (4) scaling for sustainability. Enabling factors include the vision of school administrators, support from partnership networks and social capital. Conversely, significant barriers include academic workload, standardized assessment systems, policy inconsistency and implicit ethnic bias and 3) The synthesized conceptual framework is characterized as a “Synergistic Ecosystem for Sustainable Youth Development on a Multicultural Basis.” This framework aligns with Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), all driven through multilateral collaboration mechanisms.