APPROACHES FOR DEVELOPING THE RED CROSS YOUTH ACTIVITIES MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS UNDER BANGKOK METROPOLITAN ADMINISTRATION BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF LIFE SKILLS

Abstract

               This is a documentary research with a structured interview. The research aimed to study: 1) the conceptual framework of approaches for developing the red cross youth activities management, and 2) the conceptual framework of life skills. Related documents were synthesized. The instruments were related documents and an interview form, the content validity of which was examined by the experts, with index of congruence (IOC) = 1.00. The data obtained from 6 documents and the interview with 5 experts were analyzed by content analysis and frequency. The findings revealed that: 1) the conceptual framework of approaches for developing the red cross youth activities management included; 1.1) the work plans of red cross youth activities, 1.2) red cross youth activities, 1.3) red cross youth finance, 1.4) red cross youth personnel, 1.5) materials used for red cross youth activities, and 1.6) promoting red cross youth activities, And 2) the conceptual framework of life skills included; 2.1) decision making, 2.2) problem solving, 2.3) creative thinking, 2.4) critical thinking, 2.5) effective communication, 2.6) interpersonal relationship skills, 2.7) self-awareness, 2.8) empathy, 2.9) coping with emotions, and 2.10) coping with stress.