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1 I J B S International Journal of Behavioral Science Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2014 ISSN Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) 114 Sukhumvit 23 Rd., Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand Please visit Contact journal_ijbs@hotmail.com

2 Board of Editors Kanu Priya Mohan Dusadee Yoelao Ann Macaskill Gerald J. Kost Stuart C. Carr Takashi Naito Noraini M. Noor Low Wah Yun Rattana Buosonte Oraphin Choochom Yutthana Chaijukul Numchai Supparerkchaisakul Narissara Peungposop Sirinan Saengsingh Pichitra Thamasatit Wassana Wongpetch Editors Editorial Board Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom University of California, USA Massey University, New Zealand Ochanomizu University, Japan International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia University of Malaya, Malaysia Naresuan University, Thailand Editorial Assistants Aim and Scope The Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), Bangkok, Thailand, has published the International Journal of Behavioral Science (IJBS) since The aim of this journal is to endow a platform for research works and articles that seek explanations for the diverse behaviors at individual, group, organizational, and cultural levels. The IJBS encourages the authors to publish academic work which shows the integration of an interdisciplinary perspective of behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, and related disciplines, to address contemporary issues of national and international concern.

3 Behavioral Science research institute Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) is a faculty of Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), with the status equivalent to other faculties of the university. This institute has more than half a century of history. Originally called the International Institute for Child Study, the institute was established as per the Cabinet s resolution of August 10, 1953, under cooperation between UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Thailand and began operation in August Afterwards, in 1975, the institute s name was changed to Behavioral Science Research Institute. The original purposes of the Institute were to conduct cross-cultural research on child development, to provide training for researchers, Thai and foreign, in the principle of child development, guidance and research methodology, and to disseminate research findings for improvement of the care and education of children in school and at home. Presently, the institute focuses on the behavioral science research through integration of multiple disciplines e.g. psychology, social science, political science, economics, and education, to help explain and predict individual behavior; and disseminate research findings to develop individuals and the society. As for the institute s teaching function, between 1963 to 1975 the institute collaborated with the former College of Education, Ministry of Education in offering a Master s degree program in developmental psychology, educational psychology, social psychology and experimental psychology. The graduates have performed several roles in their workplaces as behavioral scientists. Since 1984, the institute resumed its main teaching function by offering the Master s degree program in Applied Behavioral Science Research and also opened its doctoral degree program in the same area in Editorial Remarks Kanu Priya Mohan The editorial team at the Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), Thailand presents the 9 th edition of the International Journal of Behavioral Science (IJBS). This year is special for the IJBS as we endeavor to widen our reach and launch the publication of two issues per year. The current issue brings forth a diverse mix of six research papers/articles and one book review. This issue shares significant viewpoints of the behavioral sciences, with contributions from psychology, sociology, education, and health; based on a rich mix of methodologies. The IJBS provides a special forum for national and international researchers to communicate and publish their researches in English and enrich the linkages between the various countries in the ASEAN region, and beyond. The journal team at the BSRI has also undergone structural changes to facilitate effective functioning to reach the goals and meet the scope of this journal. Deep gratitude is expressed to all our editorial team members from Thailand and abroad, to the peer reviewers and especially to our authors. We continue to welcome contributions from the academic community which seek to enrich the behavioral sciences through unique and original perspectives.

4 Instructions to Authors Disseminating period: The International Journal of Behavioral Science (IJBS) is published twice per year from 2014 (January and July). For academic dissemination, each volume is free of charge and can be downloaded from the following websites: Ordering information: Contact Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel ; Office of the Secretary: Tel , ext , 17611; Fax ; Journal owner: The IJBS is an academic journal which belongs to the Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. Journal Standard: The editorial board consists of professors, experts in various fields, and reviewers with doctoral degrees, who have rich experience in conducting and publishing research. Some of them are outsiders, working at other universities of Thailand and overseas, and some work at our institution, BSRI. At least two reviewers evaluate each submitted manuscript. Submission and Processing of Manuscripts: 1. The journal accepts research papers, review articles, and book reviews. 2. The submitted manuscripts should be in the fields of behavioural sciences and humanities, with a focus on human behaviour and research through an interdisciplinary approach. The paper should clearly highlight the application of this research. 3. Each manuscript must specify author s name, contact and official address, abstract, and key words in English. 4. The submission must be an original work, which has not been published previously. 5. Each submitted work would undergo a process of editorial and peer review. The author is expected to review and edit their submission based on the suggestions of the editorial team. 6. Before acceptance is given to author for final publishing, each manuscript submitted for the IJBS, must have been considered and accepted by at least 2 reviewers. Blind peer review is done by two experts in related fields. Final paper is reviewed again by the editorial team of IJBS. 7. Before the submitted manuscript is sent for peer review, the authors need to pay a handling fee for publishing with the IJBS. The payment amount (applicable as per the BSRI guidelines) and the payment policy letter would be sent to the author once their submission gets initial acceptance by IJBS editorial team.

5 Instructions to Authors Instructions for preparation of Manuscripts: I. The research paper should be based on the APA style format (6 th edition). - The paper should not exceed 15 pages in length, including the references, tables, and figures. - Typed in English on standard A4 size paper (8.5" x 11"). - Double spaced with 1 inch margins on all sides. - Use a font of 12 pt. Times New Roman. - All submissions should be in Microsoft Word documents. - Major sections of the paper should include: an abstract; introduction (mention the background and importance of the problem), and brief literature review, research objectives, conceptual framework (if so), hypotheses; methodology (sample, research instruments, steps of conducting the research); results; discussion and conclusion; and references. - In text citations and the reference style should follow the APA (American Psychological Association) system of citing sources. II. When submitting the paper, the author of each submission should clearly state the following: - Title - Authors name, designation, official address, and contact . - Abstract of words. - Key words must be specified. Note: For the APA style format you can visit the link:

6 Ethical Policies Ethical Policies for the International Journal of Behavioral Science (IJBS) The IJBS aims to uphold the best practices for ensuring that high standards of ethics are maintained in publication of the journal. These ethical standards cover all aspects of publishing the journal including, the procedure, editorial inputs, peer review and also the contributions by the authors. The journal continuously strives to make efforts to reflect, review, and improve the ethical practices. Publishing Procedure IJBS accepts research papers and articles which are original. IJBS cannot accept papers which are duplicated or/and plagiarized (including contents like figures, tables, data, etc.). Allows and accepts submissions from diverse backgrounds that do not discriminate on any grounds. Adheres to the procedures set for the journal, beginning from paper acceptance to paper publishing, and dissemination. IJBS assumes responsibility for environmental concern to make the journal green, including taking actions to reduce printed materials. Editorial Responsibility Peer review Authorship The editorial board is selected on the basis of their expertise and diversity. All members of the editorial team must uphold the ethical principles in decisions related to the IJBS. If any issues and/or conflicts arise, these would be addressed in a professional manner. Selection of reviewers is based on their expertise in the area. Reviewers are responsible for viewing papers in terms of all the criteria set up for the IJBS. In case of a problem, such as conflict of interest or any links with the reviewed paper, the reviewer must address this issue by bringing it forward to the Editor. Original research papers, articles and work must be sent for publishing; only those which have not been published before. Author is responsible for their papers in terms of matching it with the objectives of IJBS, the standard APA style format, completeness, acknowledging sources, and also including the names of all authors who have contributed to the submitted work. Ethics must be upheld in all aspects of the research process, including data collection, ensuring confidentiality of the participants, and also taking their acceptance to participate in the research, and the ethical treatment of the subjects (including animals).

7 C ONTENTs Women Leaders in the Thai Education: Career Paths and the Glass Ceiling 1 14 Panpim Cheaupalakit A Model of Relationship between Gratitude and Prosocial Motivation in Thai High School and Undergraduate Students Janjira Wangwan The Effects of the Parent Training Program for Obesity Reduction on Anthropometric Measures of School-age Children Muntanavadee Maytapattana, Aporn Deenan, Wannee Deoisres, and Deborah Loman A Research Review on Type of Child Rearing Practices and Childhood Obesity Narisara Peungposop and Thasuk Junprasert Statistics Anxiety and Achievement in a Statistics Course among Psychology Students Harris Shah Abd Hamid and Muhamad Karimi Sulaiman Page Discursive Practice of Thai Traditional Medicine in Hospital: Case Study of a District Hospital in Nakhon Pathom Province Phitsanu Aphisamacharayothin Book Review: Advanced Focus Group Research Wasupol Tresopakol