การออกแบบชีวิต (Life Design) ในศตวรรษที่ 21: แนวคิด กรอบทฤษฎี และผลลัพธ์ต่อความเป็นอยู่ที่ดีของมนุษย์: Life Design in the 21st Century: Concepts, Theoretical Frameworks and Implications for Human Well-Being

Dà néng  Cǎi hóng

Authors

Dà néng Cǎi hóng Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiat University, Samut Prakan 10540

Keywords:

Life Design, Well-Being, 21st Century Life Skills, Self-Development, Positive Psychology

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) examine the concepts and theoretical framework of life design in the context of the 21st century, (2) analyze the factors influencing success in life design among the working-age population, and (3) propose a model for developing life design competencies appropriate to the Thai social context. A mixed-methods research design was employed. The conceptual framework was based on the life design approach of Burnett and Evans (2016) in conjunction with Bandura’s (1997) Self-Efficacy Theory. The study was conducted across five provinces representing different regions of Thailand. The sample consisted of 420 working-age individuals aged between 22 and 45 years, selected through multi-stage sampling. Research instruments included: (1) a life design questionnaire, (2) in-depth interview guidelines, and (3) observation records. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis and presented descriptively.

The findings revealed that: (1) life design in the 21st century consists of five key components: self-discovery, life pathway planning, experimentation and adaptation, network building, and reflective practice; (2) factors significantly influencing life design success included emotional intelligence (r = .68, p < .001), growth mindset (r = .71, p < .001), and social support (r = .59, p < .001), which together explained 64.3% of the variance; and (3) the proposed life design development model appropriate for the Thai context comprises four phases: self-exploration, alternative design, experimental implementation, and evaluation and refinement.

The knowledge generated from this study can benefit educators, psychologists, and policymakers in designing life skills development programs that effectively respond to the challenges of Thai society in the digital age.

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Life Design in the 21st Century: Concepts, Theoretical Frameworks and Implications for Human Well-Being