Guidelines for Preventing Students’ Social Media Addiction Behavior based on the Principles of the Four Noble Truths, Muang Chai Phrachao Tak School Group under the Jurisdiction of the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study the online social media addiction behavior of students, 2) to explore preventive measures against online social media addiction among students based on the Four Noble Truths, and 3) to propose guidelines for preventing online social media addiction among students according to the Four Noble Truths. The study population consisted of school administrators and teachers under the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, totaling 85 people. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Document analysis, questionnaires, and interviews were conducted with 9 key informants to examine the preventive measures for online social media addiction among students in accordance with the Four Noble Truths. The study results showed that 1. The study of online social media addiction behavior among students in the Mueang Chai Phra Chao Tak School Group, under the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, indicated a high level of usage, primarily for entertainment and communication rather than for educational purposes. The major issue observed was the excessive time spent on social media. Measures that had already been implemented to address this issue included campaigns discouraging students from posting inappropriate self-images, such as leaked photos, clips, or images related to vices. 2. The preventive measures against online social media addiction among students based on the Four Noble Truths in the Mueang Chai Phra Chao Tak School Group involved 1) raising students' awareness of the problems caused by excessive social media use, 2) guiding students in analyzing the root causes of these problems, 3) encouraging students to develop and plan solutions accordingly, and (4) having students implement their plans and commit to avoiding behaviors that contribute to further problems. 3. The proposed guidelines for preventing online social media addiction among students based on the Four Noble Truths in the Mueang Chai Phra Chao Tak School Group included 1) organizing training programs on problem-solving processes based on the Four Noble Truths, 2) holding competitions on educational and creative social media usage, 3) integrating online media into teaching and learning in accordance with the curriculum, and (4) establishing social media networks to enhance educational opportunities and foster creativity.