GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORTING AND ASSISTING LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH VIOLENT BEHAVIOR ISSUES IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE IN SARABURI

Abstract

This research aimed to study the factors influencing violent behavior among secondary school students, analyze the characteristics and forms of violent behavior, and propose integrated solutions. The sample group consisted of junior and senior high school students in schools under the Saraburi Secondary Educational Service Area Office, selected using a multi-stage sampling method. The research tools were questionnaires that passed content validity checks and had high reliability. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The research findings revealed that factors influencing violent behavior included internal factors (e.g., congenital diseases, unstable emotional states, low self-control), family factors (e.g., domestic violence, lack of warmth, economic problems), social factors (e.g., association with violent peers, influence from peer groups and media), and environmental factors (e.g., witnessing violent events in school or the community). The most common violent behaviors found were physical assault, followed by property destruction, verbal violence, and cyber bullying. The study also found that gender, place of residence, and parental occupation had a statistically significant effect on attitudes towards violent behavior at the 0.05 level. Recommendations from the research point to the necessity of building good relationships with students, enhancing life skills, involving families, promoting media literacy, designing safe learning spaces, and ensuring close supervision from teachers and parents to prevent and reduce violent behavior