Author affiliation: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
關鍵詞
Buddhist well-being; Contribution; Mixed methods
摘要
This research article applies mixed methods between qualitative and quantitative approaches. At the fi rst stage, the qualitative approach is employed in terms of documentary review of literature and the in-depth interview of twelve key informants. At the sec ond stage, the quantitative approach is applied to survey research using the questionnaires constructed based on information from the interview and documentary research, including data analyses and inquiry of Buddhist factors for well-being on observation, n=460 people, from 20-59 years old. Statistics used in research include percentage, arithmetic mean (X ̄), standard deviation (S.D.),T-Test, F-Test, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The fi ndings show that the three Buddhist factors—s ī l a, s amādh i, p aññā—can the mostly explain well-being of working age people in the Bangkok Metropol area 56 % at the level of signifi cance of .001 (p<.001). A Model of Buddhist Well-Being with this Threefold Training as the Buddhist explanatory variables and the theoretical base for the development of human being spirituality and behaviour will contributes the greatest benefi ts to the society.
目次
1. Introduction 68 2. The Buddhist Well-Being 68 4. Buddhist Factors on Well-Being 69 3. Research Methodology 69 5. The Findings 73 6. Buddhist Well-Being: A Model of and Its Contribution to the Society 74 7. Conclusion 75
