BUDDHADAMMA APPLICATION FOR PROMOTING POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE IN CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article has the following objectives: 1. To study political participation. 2. To study factors that affect it. 3. To present the application of Buddhist principles. Integrated research model by qualitative research important informants, 19 figures or people, Focus Group Chat 9 academics or practitioners in various fields or people and quantitative research Sample group: 400. Stepwise multiple regression analysis.

Findings were as follows: 1. Political Participation Overall, it is at a moderate level. 2. Affecting factors were found to be: 1. Feeling of political competence. There is a statistical significance at the 0.01 level. 2. The 7 Aparihaniyadhamma principles have a statistical significance at the 0.01 level. 3. The application of the 7 Aparihaniyadhamma principles of Buddhism found that 1. Meeting regularly. 2. Be ready for every meeting. 3. Respect for the country, nation, religion, and monarchy. 4. Respect and listen to the opinions of elders. 5. Compliance with regulations. 6. Respect for women. Consider human dignity. 7. Applying Buddhist principles in political participation.