POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SANGHA THAP KHLO DISTRICT, PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

        This research aims to (1) study the potential development, (2) compare, and (3) study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions for the potential development of the Sangha chiefs for the administration of the Sangha in Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province. The research was a mixed-methods study with a population of 196 Sangha chiefs in Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province. The obtained data were analyzed by finding the frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The hypothesis was tested by t-testing, F-testing, and one-way analysis of variance. Qualitative research was conducted by interviewing 8 key informants and analyzing the data using content analysis techniques. The research results found that:

1. The overall status of the potential development of the Sangha chiefs for the administration of the Sangha in Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province was at a high level (= = 4.42, S.D. = 0.43).
2. The opinions of personnel with different genders and seniority were not statistically significant. Therefore, the hypothesis was rejected. When considering each aspect, it was found that the level of opinions on the potential development of the Sangha chiefs For the administration of the Sangha, Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province, Phichit Province is no different.
3. Problems, obstacles and suggestions for the development of the potential of the Sangha leaders for the administration of the Sangha, Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province In terms of training, monks organize activities to develop knowledge in morality, concentration, wisdom and virtue for children and youth. In terms of education, the Sangha evaluates the knowledge and abilities of each Sangha leader every year. In terms of development, the Sangha promotes and supports monks to have knowledge and understanding of the process of facilitating the general public who come to use the temple's services.