Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences)

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Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences) — 2026-06-19

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Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences) — 2026-06-19

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Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences) — 2026-06-19

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Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences) — 2026-06-19

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Towards Designing Community Learning Platforms for Smallholding Organic Farming Practitioners in Phitsanulok Province

Oranut Naowakate — 2026-06-19

Smallholding Organic Farming Practitioners (SOFPs) play a vital role in sustainable agriculture, yet they often lack access to suitable Community Learning Platforms (CLPs). This study examines how CLPs function among SOFPs in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, focusing on the learning spaces through which knowledge exchange occurs and the structural conditions that shape these learning processes. The research employed a qualitative grounded theory approach, combining documentary research with digital ethnography through interviews, field observations, and analysis of online interactions with 28 practitioners across 16 farms in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The findings indicate that personal experiences and local contexts shape CLPs, yet these learning systems remain fragmented and loosely structured. Learning occurs across six physical spaces—farms, marketplaces, government and academic venues, private settings, and community learning centres—and one virtual space through digital platforms. While these spaces facilitate knowledge exchange, they often lack coherence and continuity, limiting their effectiveness and their capacity to adapt to changing conditions. The study highlights the need to strengthen CLPs through community-based management, sustained participation, and adaptive systems responsive to social and geographic contexts. Strengthening these platforms is essential for enhancing resilience, adaptive capacity, and the long-term sustainability of small-scale organic farming communities.

Roles of Burapha University in the Decade of 2027-2037 in Producing Social Science Manpower to Support the Growth of U-Tapao Airport and the Eastern Airport City

Songyot Buaphuean — 2026-06-19

The study on the roles of Burapha University in 2027–2037 in producing social sciences manpower to support the growth of U-Tapao Airport and the Eastern Airport City is a qualitative study that aims to examine stakeholders’ perspectives on workforce production for employment at U-Tapao Airport. This study is conducted because workforce development is an important mission of Burapha University, a key higher education institution in Thailand’s eastern region. The researcher collected data through in-depth interviews with 6 groups of key informants, comprising one individual each, represented the Royal Thai Navy, NGOs, local media, Burapha University administrators, a Member of the House of Representatives, and executives from establishments in the Eastern Airport City area. Regarding the opinions towards producing social science manpower for U-Tapao Airport and the Eastern Airport City, the study demonstrated three issues. First, regarding the role as an institute that produces manpower in the field of aviation business, the University should produce ground technicians and nutritionists. Second, the role in producing workforce in the service sector, including graduates in hotel and tourism studies, personnel in traditional Thai massage, and individuals with foreign language proficiency, such as English, Russian, and Chinese. Third, the production of workforce in the transportation sector, as the provinces of Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Rayong are part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This includes graduates in logistics – related fields, such as warehouse management and transportation management.

Assessing the Feasibility of Supporting Mechanisms for Addressing Cyberbullying Against Higher Education Students in Bangkok

Thunyathorn Valapaichitra — 2026-06-19

Despite increasing cyberbullying incidents, there is limited empirical evaluation of institutional mechanisms designed to prevent, intervene in, and support recovery from cyberbullying among higher education students in Thailand. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the proposed supporting mechanisms designed to address cyberbullying against higher education students in Bangkok, Thailand. The research used quantitative methods to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed mechanisms through a survey given to one MHESI administrator and ten public higher education institution administrators in Bangkok, who were selected through purposive sampling based on their responsibilities related to student affairs or relevant institutional functions. The research used mean and standard deviation descriptive statistics to analyze the data which received interpretation based on a feasibility benchmark of 3.50.

The research results show that all proposed mechanisms received high levels of support from institutions and were perceived as feasible for implementation. The assessment of all evaluated dimensions including feasibility and appropriateness and accuracy and coverage and usefulness showed high levels of agreement. The usefulness dimension received the highest level of support from participants as the most valuable dimension (Mean = 4.55). The lowest rating went to a dedicated complaint-handling unit but it still performed better than the benchmark which shows it has operational potential. The research findings suggest that the proposed mechanisms have practical potential to support ongoing cyberbullying management in higher education institutions. These results indicate that the proposed Policy, People, and Law mechanisms are feasible and applicable within higher education institutions in Bangkok.

The study concludes that a systematic institutional framework for prevention, intervention, and remediation can strengthen universities’ capacity to address cyberbullying in a practical and sustainable manner. The findings provide policy implications for developing cyber safety standards in higher education and practical implications for universities in establishing clear reporting systems, trained support personnel, psychological recovery services, and legally aligned response procedures.

A Model to Promote Saving and Spending Behaviors for Financial Security of the Elderly in Northern Thai Community

Anan Yaemyuean — 2026-06-19

This research aims to 1) examine the psychological conditions, social contexts, and knowledge related to saving and spending behaviors, 2) study the factors affecting saving and spending behaviors, and 3) develop a model to promote saving and spending behaviors by using a mixed-methods design with 381 survey respondents and 30 key informants from focus groups. The findings revealed that:

Beliefs: The elderly in the community believe that saving money for the future is essential because they do not want to become a burden to their dependence. Social Norms: The elderly live a simple life, focusing on modest living, and practicing self-sufficiency. Knowledge and Understanding of Saving and Spending: The components are: 1) Budgeting, 2) Investment, 3) Borrowing, 4) Taxation, 5) Personal financial management.

The predictive results showed that saving behavior explained 45.40% of the variance, with financial literacy (β = .41) as the strongest predictor. For spending behavior, the predictive factors accounted for 40.30% of the variance, and financial literacy (β = .37) was again the key predictor.

The model to promote saving and spending behaviors for secure livelihood of the elderly in community. Policy implications suggest implementing the SLAB model in community setting.

The Development of Thai EFL Students’ English Speaking Skills Using Task-Based Learning

Ditthawat Thongsook — 2026-06-19

The development of English speaking skills has been regarded as a major problem for Thai EFL students at all levels of education, including the tertiary level. Many students have not been able to communicate fluently, confidently, and willingly in English. This quasi-experimental research was carried out to investigate the development of Thai EFL students’ English speaking skills through Task-Based Learning (TBL) and to survey their opinions on this learning approach. The participants were 23 undergraduates taking an English for Communication course at That Phanom College, Nakhon Phanom University. They were selected through purposive sampling. Quantitative data were collected by means of a pre-test, a post-test, and a questionnaire; these were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and a paired-sample t-test. Qualitative data collected from students’ journals were analyzed by content analysis. Results showed that students’ English speaking skills improved significantly after learning through TBL at a significant level of .05. The findings also indicated that students had positive opinions toward TBL in terms of motivation, confidence in speaking English, learning collaboration, and development in English speaking ability. Additionally, the results from students’ journals revealed that this learning approach stimulated active participation, increased self-confidence, and nurtured responsibility for learning; therefore, such a learning approach would be effective for developing their ability to speak English.

Dimensions of Social Capital and Their Impact on the Quality of Life of Caregivers for Dependent Older Persons: An Empirical Analysis

Wanlapat Suksawas — 2026-06-19

As Northern Thailand transitions into a complete aged society with an aging rate exceeding 22%, the out-migration of the working-age population has created a critical care gap, leaving family caregivers to shoulder the burden of long-term care with diminishing kin support. This study employs Path Analysis within a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) framework to evaluate the multidimensional influence of social capital on the Quality of Life (QoL) across physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains of 400 caregivers in this aging epicenter. The findings reveal that despite the challenges of aging-in-place, caregivers maintain high levels of social capital, which explains nearly half of the variance in their well-being (R² = 0.463). Crucially, while cognitive elements of trust and reciprocity are foundational, social network support emerged as the most potent predictor of QoL (β = 0.730). This confirms that in high-dependency caregiving contexts, the tangible mobilization of community networks provides a more significant lifeline than psychological perceptions alone. The validated model serves as a regional blueprint, demonstrating that the hybridization of informal community bonds and the formal Village Health Volunteer (VHV) system effectively substitute for the missing middle generation. The study concludes that for aging-in-place to be sustainable, policy interventions must pivot from generic community-building toward structural network engineering. By prioritizing active, functional support networks, policymakers can ensure the resilience of caregivers who serve as the invisible infrastructure of long-term care in an increasingly aging world.

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