BUDDHIST METHODS FOR PREVENTING YOUTH CONFLICTSIN THE COMMUNITY OF WAT CHOM SUDARAM, DUSIT DISTRICT, BANGKOK PROVINCE

Abstract

The research on "Buddhist Methods for Preventing Youth Fighting in the Community of Wat Chom Sudaram, Dusit District, Bangkok" was a qualitative research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 17 key informants and analyzed using content analysis. The data were presented descriptively using storytelling techniques and key informant quotes. After data analysis, the research findings were summarized, discussed, and recommendations were made, following the following steps.

The research findings revealed that the study on "Buddhist Methods for Preventing Youth Fighting in the Community of Wat Chom Sudaram, Dusit District, Bangkok" had three objectives: to study the causes of youth fighting in the community of Wat Chom Sudaram, Dusit District, Bangkok; to study youth fighting prevention activities in the community of Wat Chom Sudaram, Dusit District, Bangkok, based on Buddhist principles; and to propose guidelines for promoting youth fighting prevention activities in the community of Wat Chom Sudaram, Dusit District, Bangkok. This participatory action research was conducted using participatory action research. (Participation Action Research-PAR) conducted in-depth interviews with key informants using purposive sampling, including monks, community leaders, youth, and members of the public, totaling 17 individuals. Focus group discussions were also conducted. The researcher analyzed the data by descriptively following the research objectives and summarized the findings.

          The knowledge gained reflects that solving youth problems requires the participation of community adults, the integration of Buddhist principles, and government support. This results in positive youth development in behavior, thinking, and life skills, which are essential foundations for sustainable violence prevention.