AN APPLICATION OF GHARAVASA-DHAMMHA IN DAILY LIFE OF THE PEOPLE IN THANA SUBDISTRICT, KAPONG DISTRICT, PHANG NGA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this resea

The objectives of this research were to study the application of the Gharāvāsadhamma (layperson’s virtues) in the daily lives of the residents of Thana Subdistrict, Kapong District, Phang Nga Province, and to compare the application of the Gharāvāsadhamma (layperson’s virtues) among residents classified by gender, age, educational level, occupation, and income. This study employed a quantitative research method. The sample consisted of 271 residents. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, namely the t-test and One-Way ANOVA.

          The Research Findings

1. The overall application of the Gharāvāsadhamma (layperson’s virtues) in the daily lives of the residents was at the highest level ( =4.65). Considering each aspect, it was found that the aspect of Sacca (truthfulness) had the highest mean score ( =4.70), followed by the aspects of Dama (self-discipline) and Khanti (patience), both with mean scores of ( =4.66). The aspect with the lowest mean score was Cāga (generosity) ( =4.63).
2. The comparison of the application of the Gharāvāsadhamma (layperson’s virtues) among residents classified by gender, age, educational level, occupation, and income revealed that residents with different genders, ages, and occupations did not differ in their application of the Gharāvāsadhamma in daily life. However, residents with different educational levels and incomes showed statistically significant differences in their application of the 

rch were to study the application of the Gharāvāsadhamma in the daily lives of the residents of Thana Subdistrict, Kapong District, Phang Nga Province, and to compare the application of the Gharāvāsadhamma among residents classified by gender, age, educational level, occupation, and income. This study employed a quantitative research method. The sample consisted of 271 residents. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, namely the t-test and One-Way ANOVA.

         The Research Findings

1. The overall application of the Gharāvāsadhamma in the daily lives of the residents was at the highest level (x̄ =4.65). Considering each aspect, it was found that the aspect of Sacca (truthfulness) had the highest mean score
   (x̄ =4.70), followed by the aspects of Dama (self-discipline) and Khanti (patience), both with mean scores of (x̄ =4.66). The aspect with the lowest mean score was Cāga (generosity) (x̄ =4.63)