Opinions on the Dhamma training training of prisoners in Maha Sarakham Provincial Prison Opinions on the Dhamma training training of prisoners in Maha Sarakham Provincial Prison
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Dharma training in prisons is one approach used to change the behavior and mind of prisoners to promote a sense of morality, ethics and a better life both during imprisonment and after release. Mahasarakham Province. This research aimed to 1) study the level of opinions on Dhamma training of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, 2) compare opinions on Dhamma training of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, and 3) study suggestions on opinions on Dhamma training of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison. This research was quantitative research. The research instrument was a 5-level questionnaire. The sample group consisted of 335 prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, calculated using the Taro Yamane formula, using proportional sampling and simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using statistical methods, including percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results of the research found that 1) the level of opinions on Dhamma training of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison was at a moderate level overall. 2) A comparison of opinions on Dhamma training, classified by gender, age, and status, showed statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level. However, the level of education, punishment, and type of offense were significantly different. Overall, there were no differences in opinions regarding the Dhamma training. 3) Suggestions for the Dhamma training of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison included adjusting the block zone area for morning prayers in front of the flagpole to be indoors; reducing the time spent praying in front of the flagpole; increasing the time for announcing the activities of making merit by offering food to monks; increasing the time for announcing the meditation training project; and adjusting the Dhamma sermon listening project from every Wednesday of the second and fourth weeks to every Wednesday of the week.
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