การศึกษาระดับความเครียดของนักศึกษาต่างชาติหลังเข้าร่วมโปรแกรมตามแนวคิดการยอมรับและพันธสัญญา

Manita  Asawapanyakul; Natthapot  Saravitee; Laddawan  Kaewsai

doi:10.60027/iarj.2026.e292177

Authors

Manita Asawapanyakul Bangkok Thonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1464-4659
Natthapot Saravitee Bangkok Thonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1943-4636
Laddawan Kaewsai Kamphaengphet Rajabhat University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3269-8265

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2026.e292177

Keywords:

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), International Students, Stress, Psychological Flexibility

Abstract

Background and aim: International students often face considerable stress while adapting to new cultural and academic environments. This study aimed to compare the stress levels of international students before and after participating in an Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) program.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental research design using a one-group pretest-posttest method was conducted. The participants included 23 international students (18 males and 5 females) from the Faculty of Science and Sports Technology, Bangkok Thonburi University. Participants were selected based on predetermined criteria. Stress levels were measured using the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-14), developed by Wang et al. (2011).

Results: The results of data analysis found that the average stress level before joining the program was 28.6 (SD = 0.512), while after joining the program, the stress level decreased to 20.4 (SD = 0.332), with a statistically significant difference at .05

Conclusion: The ACT program demonstrated effectiveness in significantly reducing stress among international students. These findings support the utilization of the ACT framework as a beneficial tool for promoting mental well-being and facilitating adaptation to new environments.

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