This experimental study examined the effects of self-directed learning (SDL) training and learning goal (LG) training on university students’ self-directed learning behavior, both immediately after the intervention and at a three-month follow-up. The study also aimed to identify psychological and situational factors influencing SDL behavior and to explore the combined effects of treatment, psychological traits, situational factors, and situational–psychological interactions on SDL outcomes. Participants comprised 200 undergraduate students in their third and fourth years from arts/social sciences and science disciplines at universities in Bangkok and other provinces. A pretest–posttest–follow-up experimental design was employed, involving four groups: (1) SDL + LG training (6 hours), (2) SDL training + other training (3 + 3 hours), (3) LG training + other training (3 + 3 hours), and (4) a control group receiving unrelated training (6 hours). Standardized instruments were administered to assess SDL behavior, psychological traits, and situational factors, all demonstrating acceptable internal consistency (α = 0.75–0.89). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Results indicated that students who received both SDL and LG training showed significantly higher levels of SDL behavior compared to the control group (p < .05), with these effects maintained at the three-month follow-up. Psychological traits such as self-efficacy, achievement motivation, and goal setting positively predicted SDL behavior, while supportive learning environments and peer interactions reinforced the durability of learning outcomes. The findings suggest that integrating SDL and LG training effectively enhances students’ adaptive and lifelong learning competencies, thereby contributing.

Authors:
Krisana Chotratanakamol, Thammasat University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Krisana Chotratanakamol is a lecturer at the Puay Ungpakorn School of Development Studies, Thammasat University, Thailand. He is an expert in quantitative research methods, psychobehavioral science,and Development project

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