The Mindset Reprograming Based on Buddhist Principles

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Wisarin Charmpoonote
Chatchawan Silpakit

Abstract

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ObjectiveTo develop and evaluate the mindset reprogramming based on Buddhist Principles.


Materials and MethodsThe quasi-experimental designed research was divided into 2 steps. First, the mindset reprogramming based on Buddhist Principles was developed and validated by 10 experts’ opinions. Second, the outcome was assessed by creating a training activity for sampling data of 27 nursery teachers from specific schools as one experimental group, and 35 teachers from other schools as another controlling group. The program was implemented from April – September of 2016   by using Mindset, Yonisomanasikãra, Mindfulness and Stress scale as tools. Evaluation was performed before and after starting the activities, in weeks 6 and 12. Then the method of repeated measures analysis of variance was used for analyzing the data. 


Results The mindset reprogramming comprises 8 activities of 60 minutes for each totalizing 8 hours. A 4-hour training was also added.  Sample data comprised 58 females (93.5%) with an average age between 36 – 39 years. At the end of the experiment, the average score of fixed mindset tended to decrease for both groups, but with no significant difference. The average score of Yonisomanasikãra as reflection rousing wholesome qualities was 21.2 (2.3), for mindfulness 37.3 (5.2), and stress 5.8 (2.8). However, both groups showed significant difference at the end of the sixth week. The follow-on period of all scores among groups showed no significant difference.


Conclusion The mindset reprogramming based on Buddhist Principles would be able to create the awareness and Yonisomanasikãra as reflection rousing wholesome qualities of nursery teachers, certainly with continuous practicing.


Key words Mindset, Buddhist principles, Yonisomanasikãra, Consciousness


 

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