Development of Knowledge Promotion for Self-Value Enhancement in Buddhist Perspective of Students at Rai Khing Witthaya School

Abstract

The research title on “Development of Knowledge Promotion for Self-Value Enhancement in Buddhist Perspective of Students at Rai Khing Witthaya School” Research Objectives: To study the problems and impacts of lack of self-value perception among students. To develop a knowledge promotion set for enhancing self-value perception in students from a Buddhist perspective. To present the knowledge promotion set for enhancing self-value perception in students from a Buddhist perspective. Research Methodology: This research adopts a Mixed Method approach, utilizing Quantitative Research to study a group of students using Rubin's Self Esteem Scale. Purposive Sampling was used to select 47 students from Rai Khing Witthaya School as the sample group. Quantitative data was analyzed for frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, using pretest-posttest measurements and scoring levels ranging from 62-190 according to Theoretical Range of Scores. Qualitative Research was conducted to collect data through analysis of related information and various Buddhist perspective activities, focusing on emotional and behavioral aspects of Grade 9 students.

Results: Analysis of Self-Concept in 30 items revealed a positive trend before development intervention (Mean = 1.40) and a more positive trend after intervention (Mean = 1.89). 2) Analysis of the Self-Esteem Scale's 10 items showed a similar positive trend before (Mean = 1.40) and after (Mean = 1.89) intervention. 3) Analysis of the Self-Esteem Scale's 22 items displayed a positive trend before (Mean = 3.02) and after (Mean = 3.17) intervention. 4) Interview results indicated that students showed improvement in their participation and perceived the activities as effective for personal development. The activities were deemed suitable for daily life application.