DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE IN SRI SONG RAK SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, MUEANG DISTRICT, LOEI PROVINCE

Abstract

          This research aimed to 1) examine the level of democratic political culture among the people in Sri Song Rak Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Loei Province; 2) compare the democratic political culture among people classified by personal characteristics; and 3) explore guidelines for developing a democratic political culture in the community. The sample consisted of 381 eligible voters residing in the Sri Song Rak Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The research instrument was a questionnaire, divided into three sections: (1) general information about the respondents, (2) democratic political culture, and (3) suggestions for developing democratic political culture. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA.

          The findings revealed that.

          1) The overall level of democratic political culture among the people in Sri Song Rak Subdistrict Administrative Organization was high (agree level). 2) There were no statistically significant differences in democratic political culture based on marital status, gender, age, education level, occupation, and monthly income. 3) Suggestions for development include fostering a democratic mindset, emphasizing the value and dignity of individuals, building confidence in people's abilities, and promoting respect for others’ rights and freedoms.