Learning with Happiness and Academic Achievement of University Students in Thailand

Abstract

This research investigated the level of learning with happiness and the relationship to academic achievement of students in the Faculty of Education at Buriram Rajabhat University, Thailand. This study used the learning with happiness survey. Respondents included 587 students from the study area constituted 428 female respondents while 159 respondents were male. The results of the study indicated that the overall learning with happiness evaluation of students was high. The learning appreciated concept was the first ranked, followed by the equilibrium of life concept. In addition, learning with happiness and academic achievement were correlated positively. To shed light on this finding, supporting policies were recommended that contribute both academically and practically to creating a learning environment of happiness in the Thai university.