THE ROLE OF MONK TEACHERS THE DHAMMA IN SCHOOLS TO MODIFY SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIORS OF ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT UNWANTED PREGNANCY

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were as follows: 1) to study the role of monk teachers the dhamma in schools to modify sexual risk behaviors of adolescents to prevent unwanted pregnancy, 2) to find correlation between the role of monk teachers the dhamma in schools and the modify sexual risk behaviors, and 3) to study other suggestions of the role of monk teachers the dhamma in schools. Research was mixed methods both quantitative and qualitative. The sample group was the 211 people in 11 provinces who were monk teachers the dhamma in schools under the responsibility of Mahamakut Buddhist University, Sirindhornvidyalaya Campus, including in-depth interviews with key informants 11 people. The tools were questionnaires and structured in-depth interviews. The statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, F test, and correlation coefficient. Qualitative analysis uses content analysis. The results of research were found that 1) the role of monk teachers the dhamma in schools to modify sexual risk behaviors of adolescents to prevent unwanted pregnancy had on a moderate level in 4 aspects. The knowledge had on a high level. Training, Support of creative activities and the coordination with relevant agencies had on a moderate level. 2) The results of hypothesis testing were found that correlation between the role of monk teachers the dhamma in schools and the modify sexual risk behaviors of adolescents were found that had correlate with the statistical significance at .01.. And 3) the monk teachers the dhamma in schools provided the following important suggestions: The Home, Temple and Schools should cooperate in educating teenagers about sexual risk behavior Behave according to tradition, culture and good society And instill in the youth awareness of continuous good deeds.