BUDDHA-DHAMMA INTEGRATION FOR DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION OF YOUTHS AT PLUAK DAENG DISTRICT, RAYONG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article had the following main objectives: 1. To study the level of democratic political socialization of youth in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province; 2. To study the relationship between Buddhist principles and democratic political socialization of youth in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province; and 3. To study the application of Buddhist principles to promote democratic political socialization i of youth in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province. This research used a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative research. Data was collected from 366 samples using questionnaires and in-depth interviews with 9 key informants. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing using Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient. The qualitative research used structured in-depth interviews to describe the data.

The research results were found that 1. The level of political socialization, by overall, was at a moderate level. In terms of family institutions, educational institutions, communities and peer groups, religious institutions and political institutions, all aspects were at a moderate level. 2. The relationship between Buddhist principles and political socialization were found that the Sangahavattu four had a high positive relationship with political socialization in a democratic regime, with a high relationship with all aspects. 3. The application of Buddhist principles to promote political socialization of youth was at a high level. The principles with the highest application were the principles of Atthachariya, creating awareness, and the principles of Dana,charity and providing knowledge. At the same time, the promotion of political socialization in political institutions and families should focus on providing opportunities for youth to express their opinions and continuously provide knowledge about politics.