Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research in Asia

“Pu Khai Kai Long” Song: An Analysis of Psychological and Aesthetic Dimensions

Prapas Panjiang — 2024-12-28

The song, Pu Kai Kai Long, is an immortal Thai country song, which will be 52 years old in 2024. The lyrics were composed by Chalong Phusawang and first performed by Chaitong Songphon in 1972. The song narrates the story of a woman who leaves her former lover for someone of higher social status. However, after becoming pregnant and abandoned by her new lover, she returns to her former lover, only to face rejection and ridicule. This significant element of mockery and irony is a core theme of the song. The song gained early popularity and remains beloved as one of Thailand’s most enduring country songs. It was celebrated as an outstanding country song during the half-century anniversary of Thai country music in 1991 and has sincebeen covered by nine other singers. Beyond its musical appeal, the song has also been embraced in other entertainment forms, including village dances, student cheerleading routines, freshman welcome events, and as a travel entertainment song. The author of this article observes: The enduring fame and popularity of the song for over half a century stem from its melody and musical composition, which evoke a sense of entertainment and social participation. Most listeners and participants do not focus on the song's lyrics of ridicule or irony, nor use the song to mock or criticize women who have faced romantic missteps. The song’s content highlights both personal ridicule and the irony of fate, as the woman’s return occurs when she is no longer in a condition to rekindle love with her former partner.

The Concept of Human Are Heaven (In Nae Ch'on) And Ethical Ideology: An Analysis of the Teachings of Donghak and Chondogyo

Thapakorn Kamnerdsiri — 2024-12-28

This study explores the origins and evolution of the concept of Man is Heaven (in nae ch'on, 人乃天) and the ethical ideology of Donghak and Cheondogyo, a new religious movement that emerged in Korea under the leadership of Ch’oe Che-u in the mid-19th century. The findings indicate that the early conception of Man is Heaven was closely intertwined with philosophical and religious discourses on human nature, particularly the innate potential for self-cultivation, a view shaped by the influence of Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism on the Korean Peninsula. Over time, under the stewardship of Ch'oe Si-hyong and Son Byong-hi, the second-and third-generation leaders, this concept was further refined and adapted as a foundational principle for an ethical ideology aimed at guiding human conduct within society. The study concludes that the doctrinal developments within Donghak and Cheondogyo represent a response to the socio-cultural conditions of the time, marked by the expansion of religion’s role, purpose, and scope. This transformation reflects a unique identity for Donghak and Cheondogyo, positioning them as distinct from the established traditions of major religious systems on the Korean Peninsula.and expanding the meaning of religion which is an important identity of the Donghak and Chondogyo and the new religions in Korea, which are significantly different from the traditions of the main traditional religions on the Korean Peninsula.

Public Labour Market and Educational Mismatch in Thailand: Mixed-Method Study in Case of Community Development Specialist

Kanyaprin Tongsamsi — 2024-12-28

Thailand has a total of fifty-four higher education institutions offering sixty-two programs in community development and social development within the field of social sciences and humanities. Graduates from these programs typically specialize in the government sector as Community Development Specialist (CDS). A recent study aimed to assess the mismatch in the public labour market for CDS and explain the performance issues in this field. The study used a mixed-method approach, analyzing official records of CDS appointments for the purpose of quantitative analysis while for the qualitative analysis, interviews with CDS and the Head of the Community Development District Office were conducted.The results revealed that most of the 869 Community Developers placed/appointed during 2019 and 2021 possessed educational backgrounds in science and technology, indicating a horizontal mismatch in their skills and the demands of the profession. Interviews emphasized the wide range of talents needed to become a successful CDS and highlighted the importance of aligning community development policies with government initiatives. The study suggests that course designers in the field of community development should create a curriculum integrating knowledge and skills from various disciplines to enhance the proficiency of students pursuing these studies in Thailand, hence improving their job prospects.

Differences in Motivations of Online Gamers

Poramat Sangseesod — 2024-12-28

This research aims to study gaming motivations of gamers and to compare the gaming motivations among regular gamers, at-risk gamers, and addicted gamers within the Thai online gaming community, aged between 18 and 60 years. The sample consisted of 313 individuals, selected through convenience sampling. The research instruments included the Trojan player typology questionnaire and game addiction screening test. Personal data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and differences between groups were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test. The results indicated that the motivations related to story-driven were high for both regular gamers and addicted gamers ( = 3.84, S.D. = .892 and = 3.71, S.D. = .795, respectively). The risk gamers exhibited the highest level of motivation related to achievement ( = 3.82, S.D. = .753). Overall, the study found that competitive motivation significantly differed among the various levels of gaming addiction at .05 significance level. Additionally, there was a significant difference in challenge motivation between regular gamers and addicted gamers at the .05 significance level, while no significant differences were found between other groups.

Factors Related to Burnout of Employees in Government Bank

Pattanun Yaodam — 2024-12-28

The objectives of this research were to examine 1) the level of burnout 2) the quality of work life, 3) the relationship between quality of work life and burnout, and 4) to compare the staff burnout based on personal factors. The sample consisted of 375 officers from a Government Bank headquarter. The finding showed that the employees had low levels of burnout in terms of exhaustion and professional efficacy, but a high level of burnout in terms of cynicism. The overall quality of work life was at a high level. Considering each aspect seven were at a high level. Only one aspect — adequate and fair compensation — was rated at a moderate level. Hypothesis testing revealed that all aspects of quality of work life were related to burnout in terms of exhaustion and cynicism. Six aspects of quality of work life related to burnout in terms of professional efficacy, excluding the aspects of safe and healthy working conditions and worklife balance. Employees of different ages and monthly incomes had different burnout levels in terms of cynicism, whereas employees in different job positions had different burnout levels in terms of professional efficacy.

Happiness and Helping Behavior in the Workplace: Links Between PERMA Well-being and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors in Thai Higher Education Context

Hananmuhibbatuddin Nochi — 2024-12-28

This study analyzes the relationship and influence of well-being factors based on positive psychology perspective using the PERMA model (comprising positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment) on organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) among university staff using a quantitative research methodology. A sample of 101 university staff members was surveyed using two questionnaires with reliability scores ranging from .83 to .91. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression. The results showed that well-being according to positive psychology is positively correlated with organizational citizenship behaviors (r=.569, p < .01). Moreover, the components of well-being, positive emotions and relationships can predict organizational citizenship behaviors (β = .400, p < .001 and β = .283, p < .01, respectively). The findings highlight the importance of promoting a work environment that enhances well-being, especially positive emotions and relationships, as they significantly influence the propensity of staff to engage in voluntary behaviors that benefit the organization's efficiency amidst various contemporary challenges. This study also extends the knowledge in the field of positive organizational psychology, focusing on well-being factors that can elevate organizational citizenship behaviors within educational institutions, and can
guide policy development to improve organizational culture and effectiveness further.

The Farewell and Roles of Rare Well Chapter in "Ramakian" Play by King Rama I

Warunya Ajchariyabodee — 2024-12-28

The purpose of the research “The Farewell and Roles of Farewell Chapter in “Ramakian” Play by King Rama I” was to study the Farewell Chapter and analyze its roles mentioned in the play by King Rama I. The research found that the farewell and the cause of farewell were categorized into four groups: when the characters were going to die, going for duty, being exiled, and completing the duty. The findings revealed that the chapter of farewell did not only hold the role as the composition of the play, which demonstrated the parting of the characters, but also maintained significantly the essential roles of actions, especially connecting the circumstances or characters, constructing personality, and emphasizing the feelings and characteristics to be more prominent.