ปัจจัยที่มีอิทธิผลต่อพฤติกรรมการออกกำลังกายของนักศึกษาต่างชาติระดับบัณฑิตศึกษาคณะวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีการกีฬามหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพธนบุรี

Chonlada  Siripolwat; Chayanon  Chailert; Vilasinee  Wanthong; Lapat  Chootan; Sittipong  Innoi

doi:10.60027/iarj.2026.e295120

Authors

Chonlada Siripolwat Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5301-6128
Chayanon Chailert Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6973-7543
Vilasinee Wanthong Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7508-635X
Lapat Chootan Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1597-5758
Sittipong Innoi Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3902-7679

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2026.e295120

Keywords:

Factors Influencing Exercise Behavior, International Students, Faculty of Sports Science and Technology

Abstract

Background and Aims: This study aimed to examine the factors influencing exercise behavior among international graduate students at the Faculty of Sports Science and Technology, Bangkok Thonburi University.

Methodology: This qualitative research investigated factors affecting exercise behavior among 120 international graduate students, selected proportionally from a population of 176 students. A questionnaire was used as a research instrument, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviation. The results revealed that personal factors, social–environmental factors, and exercise behaviors were all at a high level and significantly correlated at the .05 level.

Results: The findings indicated that international graduate students at the Faculty of Sports Science and Technology, Bangkok Thonburi University, demonstrated high levels of exercise behavior and related factors (\bar{x}= 3.80, SD = 0.75). Among these, personal factors had the highest mean score, followed by exercise behavior and social–environmental factors. The relationships among variables were low but statistically significant (p < .05).

Conclusion: The study highlights that knowledge, motivation, environment, and social support collectively play significant roles in promoting exercise behavior among university students.

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