Abstract Book of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Research in Social Sciences Studies
Year: 2025
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An Integrated Buddhist Mechanism to Promote Self-Esteem Among Elderly Volunteer Groups in Sam Phran District Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand
Phramahanarongsak Sudanto, Pattamawadee Sankheangaew, Phrajaroenphong Wichai, PhrasamuNoppadol Suthon, PhramasaSupawat Boonthong
ABSTRACT:
The research entitled “An integrated Buddhist mechanism to promote self-esteem among elderly volunteer groups in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province Thailand” has three objectives: 1) to study activities and Buddhist principles that promote the value of the elderly in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, 2) to develop participatory Buddhist-integrated activities to enhance self-esteem among elderly volunteers in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, and 3) to expand the impact of participatory Buddhist-integrated activities to enhance self-esteem among elderly volunteers in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. This is mixed-methods research. The research findings indicate that 1) The implementation of activities to create a space that ensures honesty and sincerity in working together found that studying activities and Buddhist principles resulted in the elderly feeling like part of the community. Promoting self-esteem can be achieved by supporting the elderly volunteer groups in having opportunities to make decisions and participate in managing various activities. The research outcomes were indicated by applying the Four Brahmaviharas, the Four Bases of Spiritual Power, and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, helping the elderly manage daily life problems to promote mental well-being, self-esteem, and happiness in daily life. 2) The development of participatory Buddhist-integrated activities to promote self-esteem among the volunteer elderly group in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, found that the implementation of activities led to effective learning encompassing physical, mental, intellectual, and social well-being. The elderly gained more self-esteem and enjoyed a variety of activities, as follows: Activity 1: Dhamma Awakening, Activity 2: Buddhist Mindfulness, and Activity 3: Elderly Volunteer Power for Happiness. 3) The expansion of the participatory Buddhist-integrated activities to enhance the self-esteem of volunteer seniors in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, revealed that the approach to expanding the activities promoting self-esteem among the senior volunteer group resulted in the senior gaining skills learned from the activities.
keywords: Buddhist-integrated activities, Buddhist mindfulness, Buddhist principle, Elderly volunteer, Self-esteem