THE EFFECT OF THE “KHAO LAM STRENGTHENS THE MIND” ACTIVITY PROGRAM ON ENHANCING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY CAPITAL OF VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS IN SAENSUK SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Positive psychology capital development is the enhancement of an individual's positive attributes, which are integral to specific behaviors. This study constitutes a process-oriented innovation aimed at fostering positive psychology capital among village health volunteers (VHVs). The sample group comprises 23 VHVs from Sansuk Sub-district, Muang District, Chonburi Province, divided into 11 individuals with the highest levels of genuine distress and 12 individuals with the lowest levels. Participants engaged in a 4-week program utilizing the " Khao Lam Strengthens the Mind " activity kit, positive psychology capital assessment forms, and a mental health index measurement test. Data was collected pre- and post-program and analyzed statistically using percentage, mean, standard deviation, maximum, minimum, and the paired t-test to compare mean differences. The study found that following program participation, VHVs demonstrated significantly higher average levels of positive psychology capital compared to before the activity, with statistical significance at the .05 level. Overall satisfaction with the "Inspiration Rice" activity kit program was rated highly. Therefore, the "Inspiration Rice" activity kit program effectively enhances positive psychology capital, promoting VHVs' ability to utilize the "AORSORMOR Online" application and efficiently adapt to utilizing technology in public health practices.