THE ROLE OF MONKS IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, LI DISTRICT, LAMPHUN PROVINCE.

Abstract

This research is of 4 proposes as to 1) to study the monks' role in each level of the social development for Li district, Lamphun province, 2) to compare the role of monk in the social development for Li district, Lamphun province, 3) to study about problems that occur with the role of monk in the social development for Li district, Lamphun province, 4) to seek the solution for solving problems and development the role of monk in the social development, Li district, Lamphun province.

The study case group is monks, Li district, Lamphun province. 45 persons by choosing with specific. by a research tool is questionnaire. With the key data were 9 by analysis. Data content (Content Analysis) described in the form of an essay. a

The research found that;

(1) The role of monks in social development in Li District, Lamphun Province was at a high level in 3 aspects.

(2) comparison results Classified by personal factors, it was found that the monks at the age of education. There were statistically significant differences The position of the monks. No difference.

(3) Social problems and barriers to self-reliance in community development. Effectively, The lack of efficiency in the coordination of the church system (home school temple) and the lack of integrated knowledge transfer. And culture. Propaganda does not appeal to adolescents. The majority of the participants were elderly.

(4) The solution to the problem and the development of the monks must be a good example in practice. Ability to transfer knowledge Participation of people in the community and support from organizations or agencies involved.