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Abstract

The objectives of the study were 1) to investigate happiness among students at Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus; 2) to analyze factors influencing students’ happiness; and 3) to identify guidelines to promote happiness among students of Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus. The subjects of this mixed method research were 200 undergraduate students of Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus. The data were collected using a questionnaire and focus group discussions, and analyzed with mean, standard deviation, multiple regression, and content analysis. The study found that 1) The overall happiness of the students was at a high level (x̄ = 3.78, S.D. = 0.48), and 2) These factors were positively related to students’ happiness with statistical significance at the level of 0.01. and 3 variables were best predictors of happiness with statistical significance at the level of 0.01 which could together predict students’ happiness at 18% 3) Guidelines for happiness promotion are organizations of various types of activities for students to choose according to their skills and interests, and activities which promote happiness and relaxation without having to consider whether they are included in required extra-curricular activities and would affect academic performance. Moreover, there should be more spaces on campus that are up-to-date and available for self-learning at all time, more spaces for group work, and facilities that reduce stress with physicians and consulting psychologists available for students to consult. Last, the factor that would contribute more happiness to students is still attach importance to flexibility of university policy, rules and regulations to facilitate dormitory life or use of university sports and exercise facilities.