PROMOTION OF THE SANGHA VOLUNTEER SPIRIT NETWORK OF THE LOWER CENTRAL REGION IN THAILAND

Abstract

          The objectives of this research article were to 1) study the factors related to the promotion of the volunteer spirit network. 2) study the model of the volunteer spirit network promotion operational model. 3) create a model of good practice. Using a mixed research methodology quantitative research, the sample group was 400 sangha, who chose a quota designation. Analyze data by means standard deviation hypothesis testing multiple linear regression analysis qualitative research section using in - depth interviews. The data were analyzed by the key contributors 32 person. Focus group discussion of 18 person. Analyzed the data using contextual content analysis techniques. The results of the research were as follows: 1) Relevant factors consisted of: 1.1) overall attitude, at a high level ( = 4.09), 1.2) Overall related factors, at a high level ( = 3.99), 1.3) Overall ethical behavior, at a high level ( = 4.09), 1.4) Related factors test with linear multiple regression, among the independent and dependent variables overall were cognition factor (X₁) (ß = .264), participation factor (X₄) (ß = .104), enrichment factor (X₅) (ß = .095), the interdependence factor (X₆) is linearly related to the dependent variable. (Factors related to ethical behavior) (F = 132.725; p – Value = 0.001). 2) Implementation found that there are five steps: Step 1 defines goals, Step 2 defines characteristics, Step 3 focuses on community working processes. Step 4 aims to transfer knowledge to others, and Step 5 reflects on the performance. 3) The model consists of 3.1) The aspect of promoting integrated Buddhist promotion 3.2) Promotion drive 3.3) Participation and social capital.