The results of islamic behavior promotion through a “village youth club” among youth in ban sarong, khao tum sub-district, Yarang district, Pattani province

Abstract

This action research aimed to investigate the results of Islamic behavior promotion through the use of a “Village Youth Club” among youth in Ban Sarong, Khao Tum Sub-distric, Yarang District, Pattani Province. The data were collected from four groups of participants consisting of religious, local, and youth leaders, and parents through brainstorming sessions participated by 10 representatives from each group totaling 40 people, and through focus group discussions participated by 10 representatives from each group totaling 40 people. Content analysis was conducted using the principles of logic to compare with related concepts, theories, and research reports along with the context. The results revealed that there was improvement in youth’s behaviors after they participated in the project to promote Islamic behaviors. Youths who behaved against Islamic principles began to give importance to and realize the importance of Islamic behaviors by taking part in praying in the mosque, fasting during Ramadan, staying away from all vices, especially gambling, dressing themselves according to the Islamic dress code, doing community service, and participating in more community activities. The results of this study could benefit related individuals and organizations in forming policies and strategies to promote and support youth, especially those whose behaviors are not in accordance with Islamic principles, to behave in the Islamic way.