Research Article | Open Access
ENHANCING DEMOCRACY THROUGH POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION OF PEOPLE IN PHETCHABURI PROVINCE
Phrakhruvinaithon Athit Suvaddho (Sookpanich) , Phramahaekkawin Piyaweero (Asim) , Vacharin Chansilp , Nathamon Muakchim , Sirisuda Saengthong
Pages: 2060-2068
Abstract
The purposes of this research were 1) to study the general condition, problems, and obstacles to
enhancing democracy through the political socialization of people in Phetchaburi province. 2) to study the
factors affecting enhancing democracy through political socialization of people in Phetchaburi province. 3)
Integrating Buddhist principles to enhance democracy through political socialization of the people in
Phetchaburi province. This research is mixed-method research, qualitative research by in-depth interview,
descriptive content analysis from 18 key informants. In quantitative research, the questionnaire data were
collected from 400 voters aged 18 years and over in Phetchaburi Province from all three - constituencies of
380,759 people. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean and standard
deviation. The results revealed that 1) In Part of the general condition, problems, and obstacles of enhancing
democracy through political socialization of people in Phetchaburi province. It was found that politics in
Phetchaburi was a continuation of the patronage system. 2) The factors af
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Sàràniyadh
Integrating Buddhist principles to enhance democracy through political socialization of the people in
Phetchaburi province, according to Sàràniyadhamma 6, focuses on ideological political change and political
attitude that must adhere to the principles of democracy.
Keywords
Enhancing Democracy, Political Socialization, Sàràniyadhamma