Participatory Management Approaches for Drug Abuse Prevention in Schools under the Mengrai Subdistrict Educational Quality Development Network, Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Abstract

This independent study aimed to: 1) examine the current conditions and problems of participatory administration in preventing drug-related threats in schools under the Mengrai Subdistrict Educational Quality Development Network Center; 2) identify key factors contributing to the success of participatory administration for drug prevention; and 3) propose appropriate participatory administrative guidelines for drug prevention in schools under the Mengrai Subdistrict Educational Quality Development Network Center, Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. The informants consisted of 30 participants selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a questionnaire validated for content validity by experts, with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.97, an interview form, and a focus group discussion record form. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) the current conditions of participatory administration lacked systematic processes and continuity. Stakeholder participation did not comprehensively cover all administrative processes, particularly in planning and evaluation. Administration remained largely top-down, resulting in operations that were not fully aligned with the risk context of the area. 2) The key success factors included building collaborative networks, establishing clear administrative mechanisms, supportive leadership, transparent communication, resource support, personnel capacity development, and fostering a culture of participation. 3) The appropriate approach involves implementing systematic participatory administration that enables all stakeholders to engage in decision-making, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. This approach should integrate prevention, suppression, and rehabilitation measures to sustainably create drug-free and safe educational environments consistent with the local context.