Morale and Motivation in the Performance of Duties of Subdistrict Heads and Village Leaders in Krasang District, Buriram Province Morale and Motivation in the Performance of Duties of Subdistrict Heads and Village Leaders in Krasang District, Buriram Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the level of morale and motivation in performing the duties of Kamnan and village headmen in Krasang District, Buriram Province 2) compare opinions regarding morale and motivation in performing duties, classified by gender, age, education level, length of tenure, and average annual supplementary income (excluding salary and remuneration) and 3) explore opinions and suggestions for promoting morale and motivation in performing duties among Kamnan and village headmen in Krasang District, Buriram Province. The samples were divided into two groups (1) 168 Kamnan and village headmen (entire population) and (2) 11 administrative personnel and experts who had previously held the positions of Kamnan or village headmen, selected by purposive sampling. The Data collection instruments included questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, such as percentages, means, and standard deviations, and inferential statistics, including t-tests, One-way ANOVA, and pairwise comparisons.

          The results showed that 1) Kamnan and village headmen had a high overall level of morale and motivation in performing their duties ( = 4.09, S.D. = 0.47). 2) Comparisons of opinions regarding morale and motivation in performing duties, classified by demographic factors, showed no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level. And 3) Opinions and suggestions for promoting morale and motivation indicated that the role of community leaders should be strengthened through training and knowledge development. Additionally, remuneration and welfare should be adjusted to match workload and economic conditions, and performance-based rewards should be supported to enhance sustainable motivation.