Factors affecting the intention to study at the higher vocational certificate level (Vocational Certificate) in public colleges in the Vocational Education Office Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study 1) decision-making factors for pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province and 2) decision factors influencing the choice of pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province, and 3) factors affecting decision making to choice of pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province. The research samples consisted of third-year Vocational Certificate students, totaling 328 individuals, from public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province. A research tool was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation. The research findings indicated that;

           1) The study's overall results on the level of school selection for pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province are high. When considering specific aspects, the curriculum and teaching management aspect has the highest mean, followed by student attitudes and public relations, while the college characteristics aspect has the lowest mean.

           2) The study's overall results on decision-making factors for pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province are high. Commitment has the highest mean when considering specific factors, followed by habit and traditions. The goals and objectives aspects have the lowest mean.

           3) The analysis results show a significant statistical relationship at a very high level between decision-making factors and the choice of pursuing a higher vocational certificate among students in public vocational colleges in Nakhon Pathom Province, at the 0.01 level, and were on prediction coefficient or prophecy at the percentage of 88.60 (R²=0.886).