Happiness of Architecture Students, Walailak University
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This descriptive research is part of the research project for the development of care systems for capacity building and empowering students of Walailak University. The objective is to study factors related to the happiness of students in the School of Architecture and Design, Walailak University. The target group was 40 first - year students studying in the 2nd trimester, academic year 2018. Between November and December 2018, data collection was conducted using the happiness questionnaire to access information on students happiness contained 27questions, which had a reliability of 0.82. Data was analyzed for frequency, average point, and standard deviation.
The study found the overall happiness of freshman in School of Architecture and Design at a high level. However, scores for physical and mental health were low. Therefore, guidelines must be developed to care for, help and support students in learning. Students should be advised on time management for study, play, and relaxation, so that they live a happy life of efficient student in higher education.
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