The Guidelines for Driving the Integration of Family Development Work by Social Network in Nakhon Sawan Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: (1) study the level of implementation of integrated family development efforts, (2) study the factors affecting the level of implementation of integrated family development, (3) study the problems in the implementation of integrated family development, and (4) propose guidelines for the implementation of integrated family development efforts by social networks in Nakhon Sawan Province. This study employed a mixed-methods research approach. The sample consisted of 244 personnel working in agencies responsible for implementing integrated family development. The key informants included six administrators or individuals working at the provincial, local, and public organization levels from both the government and private sectors. The research instruments were questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and triangulation. The research findings were as follows: (1) The level of implementation of integrated family development efforts by social networks was at a high level (= 3.83), (2) The factors that affected the level of implementation were inter-agency communication, access to and sharing of information, personnel competency , and supporting resources . These factors could jointly predict 36.4% of the variation, (3) the main problems included poor communication among agencies, lack of staff and participation, complicated work processes, and limited budget. (4) suggested solutions included improving communication, developing a central database, personnel development, overcoming limitations in time and human resources and improving budget management efficiency