Factors Affecting of International Students’ Happiness Learning in Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University
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This research aims to study the factors affecting the happiness of studying of international students and to study the needs for happiness of studying of international students at Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University. The population used in the research is 55 undergraduate international students. Data were collected using questionnaires and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed by finding the mean, percentage, standard deviation, and content analysis.
The research results found that 1) the factors affecting the happiness of studying of international students at a high level is the educational institution factor ( = 4.08, σ = 0.81), a high issue is the relationship between teachers and students, followed by personal factors (
= 3.89, σ = 0.77), a high issue is the relationship with friends and family factors (
= 3.89, σ = 0.96), a high issue is the relationship within the family. 2) The needs for happiness of international students were the constant care and attention from parents and encouragement from family members. Monitoring academic performance and providing advice, the advisor provides opportunities for regular, friendly, has a good attitude to all the advisor's students. Students feel proud of the work presented and are recognized for their adaptability and ability to find solutions when faced with problems.
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