THE APPLICATION MODEL OF THE GRATITUDE PRINCIPLE BASED ON BUDDHIST ETHICS FOR THE LIFE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN DIGITAL SOCIETY

Abstract

This dissertation aims to 1) study the concept of youth quality of life development in the digital society; 2) examine the gratitude principle based on Buddhist ethics for the life quality development; 3) apply the gratitude principle based on Buddhist ethics to improve youth quality of life in the digital society; and 4) create new knowledge and models for applying the gratitude principle based on Buddhist ethics to improve youth quality of life in the digital society. This study employs a qualitative research approach, utilizing documentary research, analytical, interpretative, and synthetic methods to generate new knowledge.

The research findings reveal that 1) developing the quality of life of youth through moral and ethical cultivation is a means of nurturing individuals to become virtuous, self-aware, and resilient, with the ability to adapt to changes in the digital society. 2) Buddhist ethics emphasizes the use of moral reasoning to guide appropriate conduct, 3) gratitude and thankfulness (katanyu-katavedi) are essential virtues of good individuals, representing noble cultural values and moral principles that sustain the world. 4) Knowledge from applying the Five Precepts can help solve the problem of undesirable behavior in youth, affecting both physical, mental, and intellectual aspects To instill in youth love, compassion, awareness, and understanding of the law of karma, which instills shame and fear of sin, which is an important foundation for good behavior and sustainable self-development.