Factors Affecting the Decision of Students with Disabilities in Choosing a Vocational Diploma Program (DIP) in Bangkok Metropolitan Regiom

Abstract

The purposes of this quantitative research were 1) to investigate the factors affecting the decision of students with disabilities choosing a vocational diploma program (Dip) in Bangkok metropolitan region, and 2) to compare personal factors affecting the decision of students with disabilities choosing a vocational diploma program (Dip) in Bangkok metropolitan region. The study included a sample of 71 students with disabilities enrolled in the High Vocational Diploma Program across 16 educational institutions affiliated with the Office of the Vocational Education Commissions in the Bangkok metropolitan region and surrounding areas. This data was collected during the first semester of the 2022 academic year. The research tool was a questionnaire with a validity of .92 and a reliability of .98. The statistics used in the research were percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-Test, and One-Way ANOVA. The finding found that most of the respondents were males, aged 20 years and over, based on previous knowledge, grade 12, studying in high school diploma 1, with an average score between 3.01-3.50, with hearing impairment, family status together, parents are general laborers with an income of less than 10,000 baht per month. The factors affecting the decision to study in the High Vocational Diploma Program of students with disabilities in Bangkok metropolitan region from intrinsic motivation was at a high level, emphasizing Personal reasons, career interests, and sentiments. The extrinsic motivation was at a high level, with emphasis on Curriculum and teaching, school reputation and location, social aspect, environment and facilities, economy, and related people. Comparative results of differences in personal factors on the decision to study in the Diploma Program classified by personal status, gender, background knowledge, age, grade point average, type of disability, and family status. There was no statistically significant difference at the .05 level. As for the level of education, parent's occupation, and monthly average family income. Overall, there was a statistically significant difference at the .05 level.