Exploring Student Well-being Through the Lens of the Happy Workplace Model: A Case Study at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus

Abstract

       This research aimed to achieve two primary objectives: 1) Assessing the levels of living happiness among undergraduate students at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani campus through the application of the Happy Workplace Model; and 2) Investigating the personal factors influencing happiness in the university life of undergraduate students at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. The sample group comprises 367 undergraduate students enrolled during the 2015 academic year at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus. The sample size for each faculty was determined using proportional stratified random sampling methodology, as outlined by Krejcie, Robert V., and Morgan, Daryle W., utilizing ready-made tables. The tool employed for data collection was the questionnaire based on the Happy Workplace Model, which exhibited a high reliability coefficient of .951. Data analysis was conducted using a variety of statistical methods including  frequency, percentage, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics such as Independent-Samples t-test and One-way ANOVA.

      The research findings indicate that the living happiness of undergraduate students at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, as assessed through the Happy Workplace Model, was reported to be at a high level. Furthermore, upon comparing the level of happiness in university life among undergraduate students across various faculties, no significant difference was observed. These findings underscore that welfare arrangement and efficient student services at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus effectively promote a high quality of life for all students, underpinned by principles of fairness and equality. The study identifies two key personal factors influencing happiness: 1) Male gender is associated with higher life satisfaction compared to females, and 2) Living in university dormitories positively impacts happiness levels compared to off-campus accommodation.