การมีส่วนร่วมของพระสงฆ์ในการพัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตของประชาชน ในตำบลบัวงาม อำเภอดำเนินสะดวก จังหวัดราชบุรี

        The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the level of Participation of Monks in Improving People's Quality of Life in Bua Ngam Sub-District at Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi Province; (2) to compare the level of participationof Buddhist monks in developing the quality of life of people in Bua Ngam Sub-district, classified by personal factors; and (3) to study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions regarding the participation of Buddhist monks in developing the quality of life of people in Bua Ngam Sub-district. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. For the quantitative research, data were collected via questionnaires from 367 residents in Bua Ngam Sub-district. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using F-test (One-way Analysis of Variance: ANOVA). For the qualitative research, the study used documentary analysis and interviews with 10 key informants. The data were analyzed using contextual content analysis.

       The findings of the research were as follows:

        1. The overall level of Participation of Monks in Improving People's Quality of Life in Bua Ngam Sub-District at Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi Province, was found to be at a high level (x= 3.57). When considering each aspect individually, the area with the highest mean was the physical aspect, which was at a high level (x= 3.89). This was followed by the social aspect, also at a high level (x= 3.68). The aspect with the lowest mean was the emotional aspect, which was at a moderate level (x= 3.35).

        2. The comparison of the participation of Buddhist monks in developing the quality of life, classified by personal factors, revealed that people with different ages showed no significant difference in their perceptions of participation. However, people with different genders, levels of general education, occupations, and monthly incomes showed statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level.

       3. Problems and obstacles, it was found that Buddhist monks lack active participation in coordinating with all relevant agencies to develop the people's quality of life according to Buddhist principles. Suggestions included: Buddhist monks should apply Buddhist principles to align with modern contexts and establish support structures across all sectors. This should emphasize the "Bo-vo-ro-o" model (Home-Temple-School/Government/Private Sector) to develop the quality of life comprehensively and sustainably, following the Buddhist proverb "Sukha Sangghassa Samaggi" (Unity of the community brings true happiness).