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Investigating factors affecting Burmese learners' satisfaction : evidence from private universities in Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Title | Investigating factors affecting Burmese learners' satisfaction : evidence from private universities in Bangkok, Thailand |
| Creator | Zin Pwint Phyu |
| Publisher | University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Keyword | Burmese students -- Bangkok, College students -- Attitudes, Consumer satisfaction, Consumer behavior -- Burma, Private universities and colleges -- Bangkok |
| Abstract | This research investigates the factors affecting the satisfaction levels of Burmese learners enrolled in private universities in Bangkok, Thailand. The study aims to gain the insights into the key determinants that contribute to student satisfaction within the context of international higher education settings. The study was undertaken with the objectives to investigate factors affecting on Burmese student’s satisfaction with their oversea education at private institutions in Bangkok and to offer suggestions on how to raise the satisfaction of Burmese students. The conceptual framework is generally based on two main factors from product and service perspectives. As a product of an institution, a researcher selected two main subcategories including curriculum relevance and skilled lecturers. For service perceptive, a popular approach to measure the service quality, SERVQUAL model, is being used. Under SERVQUAL model, five subcategories are included, such as Reliable, Assurance, Tangible, Empathy and Responsiveness. Quantitative methodology will be utilized to collect the data from a specific sample size; specifically Burmese students enrolled in private universities in Bangkok. The quantitative approach employs structured questionnaires to assess various factors to measure the learners’ satisfaction based on two main dimension; particularly SERVQUAL model and academic resources. The questionnaires with two languages (Burmese and English) were distributed through social media platform (such as Facebook) by using a mix of sampling approach. The questionnaires are distributed online through snowballing to a group of common friends who are enrolled in Bangkok's private universities. In addition, simple random sampling method is used in order to reach to public. Chapter 1 consists of the introduction, featuring the business context, problem statement, research objectives, expected benefits and scope of the research. Chapter 2 divided into theoretical foundations and relevant research, with a focus on literature review and the formulation of research hypotheses and conceptual frameworks. Chapter 3 outlines the research methodology, covering research design, questionnaires, tools, data collection, and analysis procedures. In Chapter 4, the study's findings are elaborated upon, Microsoft Excel and SPSS software are being used to analyze the data for demographic, descriptive, and hypothesis testing. Cronbach’s Alpha method was used to test the reliability and validity of the questionnaires. The study was used the multiple regression analysis to explore the hypothesis relationships. Chapter 5 provides a conclusion and discussion, addressing research limitations and implications. After identifying and analyzing these factors, the research seeks to provide valuable recommendations for enhancing the quality of educational services and promoting greater satisfaction among Burmese learners in private universities in Bangkok, Thailand. |
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