THE INTEGRATION OF CORE BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES TO CORRECT RECIDIVISM OF INMATES AT THANYABURI DISTRICT PRISON

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are: 1. To study the factors in recidivism among prisoners in Thanyaburi District Prison. 2. To integrate the principles of Buddhist psychology in correcting prisoners' recidivism. Thanyaburi District Prison and 3. To present prevention guidelines for correcting repeat offenders of Thanyaburi District Prison prisoners. This research is a combined method research. The population and sample used in the research were repeat offenders. A random sample of 100 people was conducted and in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 key informants. The results found that Objective number 1: Factors in recidivism among inmates at Thanyaburi District Prison. The research results found that The factors most related to recidivism are personal factors, followed by social factors. Family factors and friend factors, respectively, developing activities to correct prisoners to be appropriate By applying the concept of preventing repeat offenses according to the principles of Buddhist psychology It is a process of creating integrated Buddhist ethics for prisoners. and development of body, morality, mind, and wisdom, allowing one to know and understand things according to their reality. knowing how to see the world and life according to conditions Able to free the mind Purify yourself from defilements. and free from suffering.