Abstract

This research has three objectives: (1) to study the problems of online game addiction behavior of the 25th network school; (2) to study the principles of Buddhadhamma that are applied as the solution to problems of online game addiction behavior of Thai youths; and 3) to propose the participation model of the 25th network school in protecting and modifying the online game addiction behaviour of the Thai youths in accordance with the Buddhadhamma principles.
This research is an integration of quantitative.

The research was found that the problems of online game addiction behavior of the  25th  school network  are caused by the following 2 factors:

(1) internal factors; they include the personalities of children and the youths; (2) external factors; they refer to family, friends, and environments. The principles of Buddhadhamma concerning the solutions of the problem of online game addiction behavior of Thai youths are the principles of Yonisomanasikāra,
Six Directions, Brahmavihãra (4 holy abiding or sublime states of mind) and Sangahavatthu (4 bases of social solidarity). The participation model of the 25th network school in protecting and modifying the online game addiction behaviour of the Thai youths in accordance with the Buddhadhamma principles is of: (1) making children and the youths ashamed in doing improper things and also making them moral fearful in doing improper things, which will consequently bring to them good things, happiness, confidence, and pride are required; (2) making people surrounding children and the youths thoughtful of skillfulness mind, loving-kindness, compassion, and sacrifice, which will consequently bring to them good things and happiness and also  bringing to children and the youths confidence and pride are necessary;

(3) teaching children and the youths including people around them to symbiotically have helpful behaviors, which will lead them to happiness and prosperity; and

(4) inculcating the senses of amiability and respectfulness to children and the youths including their families.

In this research, the results of application of Buddhadhamma affecting behaviours of children and the youths clearly showed they were able to think in the right ways and to perform their duties well due to having the sense of pride and confidence in themselves; they are adorable and admirable while getting along well with others. The results of application of Buddhadhamma affecting behaviours of their families also clearly showed that parents love and care their children, performing the role models for their kids, observing sets of discipline and good practice giving rise to the amiability and encouragement to one another. And the results of application of Buddhadhamma affecting behaviours of children and the youths at schools were found that they are punctual in coming to school and delivering their assignments, while they are obedient, dutiful, they also are encouraging their friends to the right ways and good environment.

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