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Pathanin Sangaroon, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, ThailandOranuch Kanjanaprakorn, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
Worrawit Nakpan, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
Abstract
This investigation examines the determinants of mental health outcomes among students enrolled at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and evaluates their perceived necessity for psychological counseling services. Data collection involved 442 participants, comprising undergraduate and graduate students, using a detailed questionnaire aimed at evaluating psychological factors (for instance, stress levels and coping tactics), biological indicators (like the quality of sleep and physical health), and social conditions (such as support from family and financial stability). A stepwise multiple regression analysis was conducted to evaluate significant predictors of mental health outcomes. The results indicated that psychological variables (β = 0.319, p < 0.001), biological variables (β = 0.239, p < 0.001), and social variables (β = 0.283, p < 0.001) served as critical predictors, in addition to age, gender, and academic discipline, collectively elucidating 47.3% of the variance in mental health outcomes. The results emphasize the significance of focusing on psychological stress management and strengthening social support systems to enhance mental health outcomes. In light of the distinctive challenges encountered by distance learners, the investigation accentuates the necessity for accessible, customized counseling services that specifically address these psychological, biological, and social variables.
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Conference: ACP2025Stream: Mental Health
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Sangaroon P., Kanjanaprakorn O., & Nakpan W. (2025) Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Counseling Needs Among Distance Learners: A Case Study of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University ISSN: 2187-4743 – The Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 183-192) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2187-4743.2025.15
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2187-4743.2025.15
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