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Development of a participation program between school and family to prevent obesity among school-age children
(Mahidol University, 2021) Pennapa Ritwong Suwannawong; Naruemon Auemaneekul; Arpaporn Powwattana; Rawadee Chongsuwat
School and home have been found to be disconnected in practice, which has led to failed sustainability of obesity prevention among school-age children. The present study was based on ecological system theory (EST) approaches by applying participatory action research (PAR) to develop a participatory program between school and family to prevent obesity among school-age children. This study applied the PAR process by seeking problems to jointly plan corrections before testing plans and assessing results by observing, reflecting and this study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The stakeholders were composed of students, families, teachers, school lunch cooks, and shop vendors. Repeated measure ANOVA was performed to analyze the quantitative data, while content analysis with the NVivo program (Version 10) was utilized to evaluate the qualitative data. The findings showed that the factors contributing to school-age obesity were complex and composed of individual factors, family environmental factors and school environmental factors. The entire school group wanted sustainable solutions for obesity while families wanted to participate but were unable to participate in school activities due to time constraints and a need to work for a living, while linking practices between home and school led to building sustainability. Therefore, the developed model covered all three levels by applying social media technologies consisting of Facebook, YouTube and LINE to continuity and consistency of practices at school and in the family.After performing all activities, the students were found to have improved in nutritional status. Behaviors compared between the experimental and control groups were different with statistical significance in the areas of students, physical activity and exercise behaviors (F(1,270)=28.356; p-value=0.000), and knowledge (F(1,270)=4.090; P-value=0.044). In families, perception of obesity in their children (F(1,270)=6.192; P-value=0.013) and family modeling behaviors (F(1,270)=13.847; P-value=0.000) in the experimental group and the control group were different with statistical significance. The schools changed school environments contributing to program sustainability and policy-driving. This study applied PAR with EST. The use of these two methods had positive effects leading to sustainability. Application of technologies led to connected and consistent practices at home and school. Parents participated more and had consistency of obesity prevention practices among students at home and at school.
A discourse analysis of Vietnamese decorative art
(Mahidol University, 2014) Thanik Khachonkittisakul; Sophana Srichampa; Naraset Pisitpanporn; Isara Choosri
This is an analysis based on Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to explore the interrelationship between visual illustration and its linguistic explanation in terms of multimodal discourse. This dissertation consists of two parts of analysis: first, the three meaning systems, which include Transitivity, Mood, and Theme systems; second, contextual analysis, which includes contextual values and contextual interpretation based on the context of the Vietnamese language. The multimodal text is taken from the book entitled Hoa Văn Cung Đình Huế (in Vietnamese) and a pilot study including fifteen fieldwork interviews from fifteen Vietnamese tourists. The findings show some realizations between linguistic and visual signs as a system of selections among potential meaning resources in terms of “social semiotics” identified by the system of Transitivity and Theme. There is no significant evidence to inform this existing relation within the system of Mood, which needs further investigation by gathering more data and using higher technological measurements for study. Within contextual analysis, the results show some characteristics of particular text realized by the configuration of three values, including Mode, Field, and Tenor. These three functional values rely on each other to produce a typical type of text. The book Hoa Văn Cung Đình Huế is thus the result of a selection of linguistic resources and visual resources (Mode) to produce a whole experiential meaning of multimodal text (Field), which is used to communicate with the reader or viewer (Tenor). However, there is evidence that the Mode is the first configuration among three contextual values that realize the contextual meaning of multimodal discourse, while the contextual meaning in this context is realized by two types of meaning interpretation: Meaning expansion and Meaning projection. Some benefits of this study can potentially be applied to other fields of human communications, including film, advertising, animation, and so on.
Model of music activities to enchance brain development of children from birthe to three years
(Mahidol University, 2020) Natcha Techaaphonchai; Ni-on Tayrattanachai; Natee Chiengchana; Duangruthai Pokaratsiri
The first three years of a child are imperative for the development of the brain, where music could have a significant role in enhancing such development. This research aims to 1) study the function of music in enhancing brain development of children from birth to three years, and 2) develop the model of music activities to enhance the brain development of children from birth to three years. This qualitative research was conducted through the early childhood music class observation and the focus group interview of 7 experts and the early childhood music teachers in Thailand. This data collection was used to gain more understanding of the relationship between music and the development of brain functions in memory, language, thought, and emotion. Subsequently, the data analysis was used to design the model of music activities for enhancing brain development in children from birth to three years. This research shows that 1) parts of the brain responsible for memory, language, thinking, emotions, and communication of children from birth to three years are significantly stimulated when children are contentedly eager to engage in sensorimotor coordination music activities, such as attention building, call & respond, go & no go, and improvisation. And found that 2) the best practice model for music activities that aim to enhance brain development of children from birth to three years should consist of three stages: motivation, music engagement and enjoyment, and reflection and feedback. These three stages can be achieved through cooperation between teachers and parents, knowledge of brain development stages, and a systematic evaluation plan.
Music iconology : social and cultural reflection in lower Mae Klong Watershed
(Mahidol University, 2020) Traitrung Ploymong; Poonpit Amatyakul; Naringchai Pidokrat; Manus Kaewbucha
This study aimed at studying the details of socio–cultural contexts of music from murals in old temples, as well as synthesizing the interpretation extracted from those mural traces. The research scope focused on the context of Ubosadha murals, aged from Ayutthaya period to King Rama V. The conceptual framework was designed by the integration of interdisciplinary methodology, which included multi–dimensional themes, i.e. cultural structures, preliminary field survey, area management in terms of spatial–hierarchy, forms of Thai traditional mural painting, musicology, Buddhism literature, and principles of socio–cultural interpretation. From the preliminary survey, there were a total of seventy–one historical artifacts in the study, including thirty–five chapel murals, one chapel old image, thirty sermon pavilion paintings, and one Mandapa image, which appeared as the features of Buddha’s images in reflection of local cultures and musicology, as well as some of those found on Music Iconology images. The samples were mostly adorned from inside temple chapels across the three provinces of the scoped area then the images were classified, analyzed, and synthesized based on religious contents. Both socio–cultural contents and contexts of the images portrayed the area existence in the eras of those artists who painted them, reflecting socio–cultural life and concepts. Ethnic groups and cultural characteristics related to musicology and their cultural contexts were explicitly linked to the interpretation in the study. In summary, through painting scrutiny with musicology center, the reflection demonstrated dynamic dimensions of society, religion culture, and way of life of people from different periods.
Current dynamics and future trends for jazz in and around Bangkok, Thailand : พลวัตของดนตรีแจ๊สในปัจจุบันและแนวโน้มในอนาคตในบริบทกรุงเทพมหานคร ประเทศไทย
(Mahidol University, 2020) Tayakorn Suwannabhum; Fyr, Kyle; Anak Charanyananda; Kom Wongsawat
The objectives of this research were to examine historical developments of jazz music in Thailand, to analyze the current dynamics of jazz music, as well as to prognosticate future trends of jazz music in and around Bangkok using a qualitative research methodology. Data was collected from observations and interviews with key informants who are involved in jazz music in Thailand as follows: 1) Jazz teachers; 2) People involved in organizing jazz activities; 3) People involved in jazz business and careers; and 4) Professional jazz performers. The researcher then analyzed and synthesized the collected data for the purpose of presenting the historical movements and dynamics, including current jazz phenomena and future jazz trends in and around Bangkok. The results of the research showed that jazz dynamics in and around Bangkok can be divided into 6 areas: 1) Jazz education; 2) Jazz activities; 3) Jazz artists; 4) The jazz business; 5) Jazz writers and works; and 6) Jazz listeners. All six areas are dynamically interrelated and all of these groups play an important role in creating a jazz society in Thailand with a shared drive. Regarding future trends, this research also summarizes ways that jazz musicians in and around Bangkok must continue to adapt to changes in the political, economic and social conditions within Thai society.