The journey of building human capital among financially disadvantaged local Thai people : a sequential transformative mixed method case study

Name: Tabaka-Morrissey, Sherri

keyword: Isan Women

; Chalmers Center Savings Group Training

; Spirituality and Resilience

; Building Human Capital

; Financial Literacy

; Financial Skills and Knowledge

Abstract: This mixed methods case study, with an emphasis on qualitative inquiry, explored four questions through a fifteen-week savings group training process: (1) what is a process for building human capital among financially disadvantaged local Thai people using Christian faith-based savings group training? (2) What are the effects of implementing this process? (3) How do participants perceive their Christian faith-based savings group financial training program? (4) Does the participants’ spirituality have any relationship with their group training experience? At four locations where training was provided, quantitative background data was gathered, identifying participants’ education levels, access to financial training, and sources of financial advice. Income, savings, and debt load are included. A pre- and post-training Spiritual Resiliency Assessment was also administered. Additionally, at two locations, in-depth qualitative data was collected through participatory observation of training sessions and group meetings, providing a chronological narrative of the fifteen-week process. Posttraining, open-ended interviews were carried out as well, gathering participants’ responses regarding their experience. Responses were coded for themes using NVivo11Pro. Findings: Setting aside a portion of money for saving before spending was described as a new pattern by participants. Most reported experiencing greater peace due to participation and greater savings success. Spiritual practices within the group strengthened members; group participation provided encouragement, hope, and enhanced learning. Financial findings are provided: savings, withdrawal, and roll-over totals of members transitioning into the second cycle of savings are included.

Burapha University. Library

Address: CHONBURI

Email: buulibrary@buu.ac.th

Name: Anong Wisessuwan

Role: Principal advisor

Name: Chalong Tubsree

Role: Co-advisor

Created: 2017

Modified: 2020-02-25

Issued: 2020-02-25

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eng

DegreeName: Doctor of Philosophy

Level: Doctoral Degree

Descipline: Human Resource Development

Grantor: Burapha University

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