Psychosocial Indicators Related to Responsible Learning Behavior of Students from State Universities in Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province

Abstract

This research was a study of comparative relationship based on the interactionism model and psychological theories both domestically and internationally. The purposes were to find out factors related to responsible learning behavior and seek a group of students with less responsible learning behavior. The sample was 404 students from state universities in Mueang Songkhla district, derived from quota sampling. The data was collected with questionnaires and analyzed in total group and in 6 subgroups divided by the social biology characteristics of the sample. The statistics used were multiple regression; the general methods are enter method, and stepwise selection and 3-way ANOVA. The results showed that the responsible learning behavior using the variables of situational factor, psychological traits and psychological states was predicted in the total group at 26.6%. The important predictor sequences were good attitude towards responsible learning behavior, seeing models from friends and achievement motivation, respectively. The students who were found to have lowest responsible learning behavior were male students. The results of this research can be a practical suggestion for the universities or related agencies as guidelines for improving the quality of education of students as well as extending the basis of research on learning behavior in the future.