POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE IN BUENG KAN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study 1) To study the level of political participation of the people in Bueng Kan Province. 2) To compare the political participation of people in Bueng Kan Province classified by personal factors including gender, age, educational level, status and occupation. This study use quantitative and qualitative research. The sample were 400 personnels of  people who were eligible to be elected from the age of 18 and over who live in Bueng Kan Province. Data  analysis  using  the  software  package. Statistics used in data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and One-Way ANOVA.

            The results of the study found that 1. Political participation of the people in Bueng Kan Province was middle level. When considering each part found that Voting has highest mean. Next, they were participating in political activities, and political rally. And Formation and membership of political parties has lowest mean. 2. To compare the political participation of people in Bueng Kan Province classified by personal factors. It found that  people, who have different gender, age, educational level, status and occupation, have different political participation