The Causal Relationship Model of Psycho-Social Factors Helping Behavior of Undergraduate Student
Keywords:
Helping, modeling, intrinsic motivation, self-regulationAbstract
The objective of this study was to empirically validate the causal relationship model of psycho-social factors on helping behavior. The sample consisted of 496 undergraduate students who studied in Thailand. Proportion stratified random sampling was used. Questionnaires were used to collect data, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient between 0.76 - 0.90. Data were analyzed by structural equation modeling technique. The result showed that the proposed model fitted with the empirical data (𝜒2 = 121.37, df = 53, p = 0.00, 𝜒2/df = 2.29, SRMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0.053, CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.93). The results of path analysis showed that 1) Modeling had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.48, p < 0.05). 2) intrinsic motivation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.40, p < 0.05) and self-regulation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior (β = 0.33, p < 0.05). Suggestions from the research which show that modeling, intrinsic motivation and self-regulation had positive and direct effected on helping behavior, such findings serve as guidelines for relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to set policies for the university to cultivate good role model, intrinsic motivation and self-regulation to serve as a guideline for promoting the development of helping behavior others further.
References
Bandura, A. (1986). Social Foundation of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory. Prentice-Hall.
Bandura, A. (1989). Social cognitive theory. Annals of child development, 6, 1-60.
Bhanthumnavin, D. (1995). Ethical Tree Theory for Thai People. Behavioral Science Research, Institute, Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Chaiprinya, D. (1996). Cultivating ethics in Mathayom 1 students at Kwang Chon Suksa School, Phu Khieo District, Chaiyaphum Province (Master’s thesis). Khon Kaen University. [in Thai]
Chanfong, N., Kirdpitak, P., & Malakul Na Ayudhaya, P. (2018). The Development of Action Group counseling for enhancing Prosocial Behavior of First Year Students of Public Universities in Bangkok Metropolis. Srinakharinwirot Research and Development Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(20), 43-57. [in Thai]
Chitayasothron, D. (2012). Effect of Authoritative Parenting Style and Social Support on Prosocial Behavior with Mediating Effect of Empathy (Research report). University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. [in Thai]
Choochom, O., & Sucaromana, A. (2000). Validation of Intrinsic Motivation Construct: Factors Related to Intrinsic Motivation (Research report). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Darley, J., & Latane, B. (1970). The unresponsive bystander: Why doesn’t he Help? Appleton century-Crofts.
Hoffman, M. L. (2001). Empathy and moral development: Implications for caring and justice. Cambridge University Press.
Homkasorn, S. (2012). The relationship between family functioning feeling together Optimism and prosocial behavior in early adolescence (Master’s thesis). Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]
Kanprom, A. (2018). Factors Affecting Volunteer Spirit of Police Non-Commissioned Officer Students of Provincial Police Training Center Region 7. Journal of Silapakorn University (Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts), 11(3), 1280-1296. [in Thai]
Kasemnet, L. (1996). Factors influencing discipline (Research report). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Kasemsuk, S., & Kasemsuk, R. (2008). Developing public consciousness using role playing for Grade 6 students at Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School Primary Division. Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Khemthong, W., Tanachanan, S., & Choochom, O. (2018). Psychological and Situational factors Related to Altruistic Behavior of Students in PhutthaMonthon District, Nakornpathom Province. Journal of Behavioral Science for Development, 5(1), 176-187. [in Thai]
Khaochim, P. (2006). Factors in study behavior and support from educational institutions that affect the academic achievement of Faculty of Humanities students Srinakharinwirot University. Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Kline, R. B. (2005). Principles and Practices of Structural Equation Modeling (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Kowtrakul, S. (2013). Educational Psychology. Chulalongkorn University Printing. [in Thai]
Langka, W. (2011). A study of effects of the social and internal factors on science creative learning of science gifted-students at the upper secondary level (Doctoral dissertation). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
La-ongtipparos, W. (1997). The relationship between prosocial moral reasoning and prosocial behavior of elementary school children in Bangkok metropolitan area (Master’s thesis). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Maksakhon, A. (2013). Factors affecting volunteerism among medical students at the bachelor's degree level. Faculty of Medicine Naresuan University. Journal of Life Sciences and Environment, 14(1), 42-52. [in Thai]
Mancharoen, P. (2001). The effect of using activities to develop empathy and using symbolic models on the generous behavior of 5th grade students (Master’s thesis). Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]
Nimthongkom, S. (1992). A Study of Psychosocial Variables Related to Prosocial Behavior of Secondary School Students in Bangkok (Master’s thesis). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Phanthumnawin, D., & Prajanapanuk, P. (1977). Ethics of Thai youth. Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Raboteg-Šarić, Z. (1997). The role of empathy and moral reasoning in adolescents' prosocial behaviour. Journal for General Social Issues, 6, 493-512.
Rattanamuk, S. (2001). Graduate Volunteer Options for the Development of Social Consciousness. Journal of the National Commission on Education United Nations, 5, 33-37. [in Thai]
Runthat, P., Chalakbang, W., Wongchachom, C., & Satiannoppakao, P. (2016). Developing public consciousness through the experiential learning process of student leaders Junior high school Under the jurisdiction of the Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office Area 3. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Nakhon Phanom University, 6(2), 25-32. [in Thai]
Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-Determination Theory. The Guilford Press.
Schumacker, R. E., & Lomax, R. G. (1996). A Beginner’s Guide to Structural Equation Modeling. Lawrence Erlbaum.
Srikant, S. (2009). The effect of using the self-regulation program on academic responsibility of 6th grade students at Phon Prachanukul Municipality School, Phon District, Khon Kaen Province (Master’s thesis). Khon Kaen University. [in Thai]
Sucaromana, U. (2007). A Study and Programme Development of Learning Intrinsic Motivation of Underachievers in Mathayom Suksa ll (Master’s thesis). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Suwannatat, J. (2016). Behavioral Science Perspectives in Different Sciences. Rojana Printing. [in Thai]
Thongpaiboon, P. (1986). A comparison of children's learning of generous behavior from models in illustrated stories with models in hand puppet stories (Master’s thesis). Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]
Thummaphan, P. (2011). Effects of Using Program Applying Self-Regulation in Combination with Teacher’s Social Support on Learning Behaviors of Underachieving Primary Students (Doctoral dissertation). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Trakulram, S. (2014). A Development of Activity Organizing Model for Developing Prosocial Behavior of Students based on Cognitive Behavior Modification Approach. Journal of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, 8(3), 213-220. [in Thai]
Wanchai, A., Kaewsasri, A., Vichitkaew, N., & Kuljoo, A. (2021). Developing Volunteer Spirit Behaviors of Nursing Students by Using the Moral Project. Journal of Education Naresuan University, 23(2), 362-374. [in Thai]
Wattanakul, S. (1994). A Study of Helping Behavior of Preschool Children Through Parent Education Packages Cooperative Activities for Parent Child Relationships, Khon Kaen Province (Master’s thesis). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Wongman, K. (2010). The Effect of Self-Regulation Program on Learning Discipline of Pre-Intermediate Students at Srinapakhetwitaya School Buddhism Department Nakorn Sawan (Master’s thesis). Srinakharinwirot University. [in Thai]
Wongwanich, S., & Wiratchai, N. (2000). Factors and processes that facilitate the development of individual morality for the collective success of university students: A quantitative and qualitative study. Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]
Zimmerman, B. J. (1989). A social cognitive view of self-regulated academic learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 81, 329 – 339.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Behavioral Science for Development
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
