Author: Parichart Paneenij
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Thesis no. HS-89-08
Year: 1989
Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)
Type: Thesis (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1981
Examination Committee: Karl E. Weber (Chairperson); Raymon W. Archer, Richard W. A. Vokes (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: This study is based mainly on a qualitative study of factors affecting a group formation and factors that enhance the continuity of the group of Pathum Pattana Coop . Ltd., Chanywat Phrae, Thailand. Two groups of samples were set according to the stage in Joining the cooperative which are the group of the initiators and the followers. data was obtained by means of individual interviews, participating observation and also related literature. The analysis was done through the theoretical and conceptual framework of ‘group dynamics’. Results of the finding were apparent that the factors affecting the group formation are: 1) an organizing process consisting of the organizers, their roles and functions, the educational process and 2) the interpersonal relations in which a network of friends and Kin exist. When analyzing the factors that enhance the continuity of the group, the results indicate that the interpersonal relations and group competence as a problem-solving mechanism in which the committee members of the cooperative play the important roles or leadership, are the essential factors. In addition the three essential factors (the organizing process, interpersonal relations and group competence) are centered in the group of the initiators than the group of the followers.
Scholarship Donor(s): Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Note: A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
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