PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS OF SUTUDENS MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY MAHAVAJIRALONGKORN RAJAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS, SPECIAL PROGRAM

Abstract

The objectives of this research are as follows: To study the political participation of undergraduate students at Mahamakut University, Maha Vajiralongkornrajavidyalaya University Campus, Special Zone. To gather suggestions regarding the problems and solutions related to the political participation of undergraduate students at Mahamakut University, Maha Vajiralongkornrajavidyalaya University Campus, Special Zone, categorized by gender, age, and academic year.

The research sample used in this study consisted of 162 undergraduate students from Mahamakut University, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Special Zone. The research methodology employed quantitative research, utilizing statistical analysis such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings on the political participation of undergraduate students at Mahamakut University, Maha Vajiralongkornrajavidyalaya University Campus, Special Zone indicate that overall, the level of political participation is high. When considering specific aspects, it was found that the highest average score was in the area of participation in political activities, followed by the exercise of political rights. The lowest average score was observed in the area of political campaigning, in that order.