Using Creative Drama Activities to Reduce Aggressive Behavior of Mathayomsuksa 3 Students at Nongkipittayakhom School, Nongki District, Buriram

Abstract

This research aims to develop and to study the before and after results and satisfaction with using creative drama activities to reduce the aggressive behavior of Mathayom Three students at Nong Ki Phitthayakhom School. The sample group consisted of 24 Mathayom Three students, using purposive selection. The tools used in the research were as follows: (1) Aggressive Behavior Scale from the Department of Mental Health. Ministry of Public Health; and (2) 12 drama activities; and an (3) individual behavior score recording form. The research found the following: (1) creative drama activities to reduce the aggressive behavior of Mathayom Three students at Nong Ki Phitthayakhom School, Nong Ki District, Buriram Province. There was a total of 12 activities (IOC = 0.83). The duration of the activities was six weeks, twice a week, for a total of 12 hours;  (2). The results of the change in aggressive behavior of students after using creative drama activities were lower than before and statistically significant at .05 (t = 15.260, df = 23, p = .000) with the average score of change in aggressive behavior. Before and after learning management, it was 17.58 and 9.92 points, respectively and standard deviation was equal to 0.50 and 2.65 respectively; and (3) Mathayom Three students who used creative drama activities to reduce aggressive behavior. They were satisfied with using creative drama activities to reduce aggressive behavior. The overall picture was at the highest level (x̄= 4.92, S = 0.20). The aspect with the most satisfaction was the aspect of activity participants having knowledge, understanding and being able to explain desirable and undesirable behavior. The participants saw more value in themselves and others and sympathize more with others (x̄ = 5.00, S = 0.00). The aspect that students were least satisfied with was the aspect where participants dared to express their opinions and solve problems positively and creatively (x̄= 4.79, S = 0.41 ).