Buddhist Methods to Promote Motivation in the Prevention and Resolution of Drug Problems of Ban Luang District Administration, Nan Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was: 1) to study the level of motivation for drug prevention and problem-solving work; 2) to compare the motivation for the implementation of drug prevention and problem-solving work; and 3) to present the Buddhist method to promote motivation in the implementation of drug prevention and problem-solving work of the Ban Luang District Administration, Nan Province. This was a mixed-methods research study. Data were collected from a sample of 105 respondents, determined using Taro Yamane's formula. Descriptive data analysis was conducted using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, along with t-test and F-test analyses. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed in cases involving three or more groups of independent variables. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 key informants, and the data were analyzed using content analysis techniques to present guidelines.

The research revealed that: 1) The overall motivation in performing drug prevention and resolution work among the administrative officials of Ban Luang District, Nan Province, based on the Iddhipada principles, was at a high level (= 4.41). 2) Regarding the comparison by personal factors, gender, education, income, and length of service did not result in differences in motivation, whereas age and position did result in differences in motivation.  3) The Buddhist approach to promoting motivation in performing drug prevention and resolution work among the administrative officials of Ban Luang District, Nan Province, through the application of the Iddhipada principles, together with job content factors and working environment factors, played a significant role in fostering sustained commitment and dedication in the performance of duties.