Lessons Learned on the Participatory Process of Community Well-Being Management Model among Urban Community: Case Study of Lertsuksom

Abstract

           The purpose of this research was to investigate 1) the well-being outcomes of prototype communities in the urban context, 2) the process of participation in community well-being management model in the urban context: a case study of Lertsuksom Community, and 3) factors and conditions supporting the success of achieving community well-being. The study focuses on the Lert Suksom community, which serves as a model for community well-being in the context of urban communities. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, with the sample group consisting of community leaders and members.  The sample size was determined by using criterion and multi-stage random sampling. The research instruments included a well-being questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and analyzed qualitative data by content analysis.

           The study findings revealed that: 1) the overall community well-being outcomes were at a high level (M = 3.61, SD = 0.39); 2) the process of managing the model community well-being consisted of three mechanisms: 1) the upstream management mechanism leading to well-being areas, 2) the midstream management mechanism towards well-being areas, and 3) the downstream management mechanism towards well-being areas; and 3) the factors and conditions that support the success of achieving community well-being include social capital, the leadership of community leaders, and the establishment of collaborative networks.Therefore, strategies for developing community well-being management should focus on promoting social capital, strengthening leadership within the community, and fostering cooperation between the community, networks and relevant stakeholders.Therefore, strategies for developing community well-being management should focus on promoting social capital, strengthening leadership within the community, and fostering cooperation between the community and relevant stakeholders.