BUDDHADHAMMA INTEGRATION FOR PROMOTING LEADERSHIP IN SOLIDWASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG LOCAL POLITICAL LEADERS IN SOEMNGAM SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AT SOEMNGAM DISTRICT IN LAMPANG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1. study the leadership level of local political leaders in solid waste management within Soem Ngam Subdistrict Municipality, Soem Ngam District, Lampang Province; 2. examine the relationship between the Papanikadhamma principle and their leadership in solid waste management; and 3. propose guidelines for integrating Buddhist principles to promote this leadership. A mixed-methods approach was utilized. Quantitative data were collected from a sample of 381 respondents using a questionnaire and analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews with 10 key informants and analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings were as follows: 1. Leadership Level The overall leadership level in solid waste management among the local political leaders was high. When considering individual aspects, inspirational motivation had the highest mean, followed by idealized influence, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation, respectively. 2. Relationship There was a high-level positive relationship between the Papanikadhamma principle and the leadership in solid waste management among the local political leaders. and 3. Integration Guidelines The integration of the Papanikadhamma principle to promote leadership consisted of three aspects: 1. Cakkhuma (having good vision): leaders emphasized long-term planning and cooperation from all sectors. 2. Vidhuro (having good management skills): they understood comprehensive laws and utilized resources efficiently and 3. Nissayasampanno (having good human relations): they focused on effective communication, active listening, and building trust with the public.