Stress Affecting the Quality of Life of Students in Education Institutions

Abstract

The research results were found that the majority of the sample group were female, aged 19 - 20 years, with an income of 4,000 - 6,999 baht, and most lived in (off-campus) dormitories. The number of people living together was 2 people. The overall stress was at a moderate level (X = 3.09). The overall quality of life of the said students was at a high level (X= 4.00). The results of the hypothesis testing were found: 1) Different demographic factors had no statistically significant difference in the quality of life of the said students in the educational institution (at the 0.05 level), and 2) Psychological stress factors statistically significantly affected the quality of life of the said students in the educational institution (at the 0.05 level). The suggestions and guidelines for the improvement of the quality of life of the students in the educational institution were that studying should be flexible. The students can appropriately adjust their study time so that they can feel relaxed, less stressed, and have fun learning. The institution should provide management and assistance to support students’ expenses and lead them to do activities to create acquaintance, familiarity, and continuous social interaction.