Christian University Journal

Happiness Management in Organizations in an Era of Change

2025-09-16T14:14:41+07:00

An academic article on Happiness Management in Organizations in an Era of Change presents knowledge about happiness management, workplace identity, and the management of happy workplace. It provides information and guidelines to create happiness in organizations for application, specifically the application of the 8 principles of Happy Workplace management and the World Health Organization guidelines (WHO: Healthy Workplace Framework) to promote workplace well-being appropriately for each organization in adopting the New Normal living in order to adapt and survive in a world of social, economic, political, and technological change, and the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The development and restoration of organizations to achieve their goals is a challenge for administrators. Pushing forward to create happiness in workplace and turning them into happy organizations requires many factors. Human resources are a key driver of organizations, therefore managing happiness in the workplace is a crucial factor in organizational management, as happiness at work provides numerous benefits for both individuals and organizations. Happiness in working embodies both positive and negative feelings individuals have toward their work. The measurement or evaluation of happiness at work from the satisfaction, happiness, love, and commitment with the organization, working atmosphere, and quality of life are indicators of creating happiness in organization. Creating happiness in workplace in line with the organization's identity and culture should be well managed because happiness leads to sustainable organizational progress.

Development Guidelines for Tourism Components Responsive to Senior Tourists’ Behavior: A Case Study of Mueang Prachinburi District, Prachinburi Province

2025-05-14T12:52:39+07:00

This quantitative research aimed to: (1) investigate the health conditions and travel behavior of senior tourists in Mueang Prachinburi District, Prachinburi Province; (2) examine their needs regarding tourism destination components; and (3) propose development guidelines for destination components that respond to their behavior and needs. The sample consisted of 400 Thai senior tourists aged 60 and above, selected using accidental sampling. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire, with content validity index ranging from 0.67 to 1.00 and a reliability coefficient (Cronbach’s Alpha) of 0.858. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that (1) 48.10% of elderly tourists reported having chronic health conditions, with hypertension being the most prevalent. However, most respondents perceived such conditions as not hindering their travel. The majority preferred nature-based tourism, particularly mountain and scenic travel (28.50%), and favored accommodations in hotels and resorts (50.00%). (2) The overall demand for tourism destination components was rated high to very high. The highest mean score was found in the activity component (M = 4.50), followed by service provision (M = 4.41), and accommodation (M = 4.36). (3) The proposed development guidelines include: providing health-related facilities, adopting universal design principles in spatial planning, and designing activities aligned with the physical capacities of older adults. These approaches can enhance the readiness of tourism destinations in Prachinburi to accommodate an aging society in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

Enhancing Logistics Management for Meat Goat Farmers in Regional Livestock 7

2025-05-29T14:18:16+07:00

This research aims to: 1) study the logistics management of meat goat farmers in the Region Livestock 7, 2) analyze the environment and logistics management potential of meat goat farmers in the Region Livestock 7, and 3) develop proposed guidelines for improving logistics management for meat goat farmers in the Region Livestock 7. A mixed-methods approach was applied. The quantitative sample consisted of 400 meat goat farmers in Livestock Region 7, selected through stratified sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-Test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. For the qualitative research, nine key informants - including network leaders and farmer representatives - were purposively selected and interviewed in-depth, with data analyzed through content analysis. The results of the study revealed that overall performance in inbound and outbound logistics management was high, with mean scores of 3.97 and 3.75, respectively. Personal factors including age, education level, number of laborers, farm size (on owned land), and number of goats-significantly influenced logistics management. Inbound logistics - specifically raw material demand planning, material handling, packaging, and warehouse management - also had a significant impact on outbound logistics and could predict 70.50% of the variance. The SWOT analysis indicated that strengths included the rapid reproduction rate of goats, low production costs; weaknesses involved limited farm management skills and access to technology; opportunities arose from increasing demand for goat meat; and threats included cost of animal feed and legal constraints on animal movement. Based on these findings, the study proposed 16 strategies using the TOWS matrix, focusing on enhancing meat goat farmers knowledge and capabilities to manage logistics effectively and to support future expansion of the goat meat market.

The Effects of Health Literacy Enhancing Program on Health Literacy and Preventive Health Behavior of Older Adult with Prediabetes

2025-06-16T08:15:22+07:00

A quasi-experimental research using a two-group pretest-posttest design was conducted to examine the effects of a health literacy promotion program on health literacy, disease prevention behaviors, and health outcomes among older adults with prediabetes. The participants were older adults with fasting blood sugar levels between 100–125 mg/dL who had not been diagnosed with diabetes. A purposive sampling method was used to select 23 participants for each group. The experimental group participated in an 8 weeks health literacy promotion program, while the comparison group received routine care. Data were collected using a personal information questionnaire, a health literacy assessment (KR-20 = 0.71), and a diabetes prevention behavior questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.71). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. Results showed that the experimental group had significantly greater improvements in health literacy, diabetes prevention behaviors, and fasting blood sugar levels before receiving the program and the comparison group. It is recommended that the program be applied in primary healthcare settings by integrating group-based learning with home-based learning via mobile phones, using accessible and easy-to-understand tools for older adults. These should be aligned with their lifestyle, thereby effectively prevent new diabetes patients.

Development of Healthy Pandan Pudding Using Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute

2025-06-12T15:15:24+07:00

This study aimed to develop a Thai Lod-Chong into pandan pudding using sucralose as a sugar substitute to create a prototype of a healthier dessert suitable for consumers of all ages. The study investigated the types and concentrations of gelling agents, including gelatin and kappa-carrageenan at 1.50% and 2.00% w/w, as well as a combination of 1.00% (w/w) gelatin and 1.00% (w/w) kappa-carrageenan. The combination of gelatin and kappa-carrageenan at 1.00% (w/w) each resulted in desirable physical qualities for the pudding, with sensory liking scores ranging from 7.14 to 7.80, indicating moderate to high consumer acceptance. The study on sucralose substitution levels (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of the total sugar) in Thai Lod-Chong pudding revealed that replacing 50% of the total sugar with sucralose was within the acceptable range for consumers in terms of texture quality. The nutritional values of the developed product included protein, fat, ash, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber at 4.08, 9.29, 0.29, 13.98, and 0.08 grams per 100 grams, respectively. Reducing the amount of sugar resulted in a 1.14-times and 1.17-times reduction in total energy and energy from fat, respectively. Shelf-life evaluation indicated that the product's microbiological quality complied with the Thai Community Product Standard for soft jelly (TCPS 519/2004) and could be refrigerated (4.00±2.00 °C) for at least 7 days. This prototype pudding demonstrates potential for modernizing traditional Thai desserts in a format tailored to the needs of health-conscious consumers.

The Relationship Model among Transformational Leadership, Innovation Capability and Organizational Performance of Non-life Insurance Companies in Thailand

2025-06-28T06:18:24+07:00

This quantitative study aimed to examine a structural model of the relationships among transformational leadership, innovation capability, and organizational performance in non-life insurance companies in Thailand. The sample consisted of 384 executives, selected through stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring transformational leadership, innovation capability, and organizational performance, with high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.94). Data were analyzed using path analysis. The results revealed that the proposed model showed a good fit with the empirical data (χ²/df = 1.15, GFI = 0.98, AGFI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.02, RMR = 0.01, CFI = 0.99, p-value = 0.25). Path analysis indicated that transformational leadership had a direct effect on organizational performance (β = 0.42, p < 0.05) and a direct effect on innovation capability (β = 0.68, p < 0.01). Moreover, innovation capability directly influenced organizational performance (β = 0.50, p < 0.05), and transformational leadership indirectly affected organizational performance through innovation capability (β = 0.76, p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it is recommended that non-life insurance companies focus on developing transformational leadership and enhancing innovation capability to improve organizational performance in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.

A Structural Analysis of the Relationships among Perceived Brand Value, Customer Satisfaction, and Customer Loyalty in the Digital Real Estate Market: A Strategic Organizational Management Perspective

2025-06-05T20:26:23+07:00

This quantitative research aims to 1) To examine the structural relationships among brand value perception, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty in the digital real estate market under the framework of strategic organizational management; and 2) To develop and examine the structural relationship between brand equity perception, customer satisfaction and loyalty in the digital real estate market under the framework of corporate strategic management. The sample group consists of 400 individuals who have previously conducted transactions through digital real estate platforms, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using structural equation modeling with statistical software.

The research results the GFI and AGFI harmony level indices are equal to 0.96 and 0.93, respectively, which are higher than 0.82 and closer to 0.79, and the RMSEA value is 0.013, which is less than 0.086. The organization's strategic management has a significant effect on brand equity perception, but not directly on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Brand equity perception has a positive and significant effect on both satisfaction and loyalty. Customer satisfaction is the variable with the strongest influence on customer loyalty. The results of this analysis support the strategic conceptual model that emphasizes that an organization's ability to create value through brand and customer experience is a key factor in maintaining long-term customer relationships, especially in the digitally transformed real estate industry. This research can be used to develop strategic management frameworks for organizations in the digital real estate market, enabling investors to access the real estate market more efficiently

Promoting Physical Fitness in the Elderly through Resistance Band Exercises in Pa Mamung Subdistrict, Mueang District, Tak Province

2025-05-08T13:04:29+07:00

This quasi-experimental study aimed (1) to develop an elastic-band exercise program suitable for older adults in Pa Mamuang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Tak Province, and (2) to compare the pre- and post-intervention effects of the program on physical fitness and health indicators. The purposively selected sample comprised 30 older adults who participated in a 12-exercise elastic-band program at light-to-moderate intensity, 20–25 minutes per session, three times per week, for 12 consecutive weeks. Data were collected on body composition (weight, waist circumference, BMI), cardiovascular indicators (resting pulse, blood pressure), and physical fitness (back scratch, 30-second chair stand, 8-foot up-and-go, and 2-minute step test). Data were analyzed using the paired t-test with a significance level of p ≤ .05. The results revealed statistically significant improvements in most indicators. Average body weight decreased by 0.9 kg (p = .004), waist circumference decreased by 4.0 cm (p < .001), shoulder–back flexibility improved (right −11.7→−9.1 cm; left −16.7→−13.4 cm; p < .001), lower-body muscle endurance increased (30-second chair stand 14.5→20.1 times; p < .001), agility improved (8-foot up-and-go 15.48→13.05 s; p < .001), and submaximal endurance increased (2-minute step 156.2→205.3 steps; p < .001). BMI decreased slightly (−0.29 kg/m²; p = .075), while resting pulse and systolic pressure slightly declined without statistical significance (p = .335, .165). Diastolic pressure tended to increase (p = .055). In conclusion, the 12-week elastic-band exercise program effectively enhanced the functional fitness of older adults, particularly in strength, flexibility, and mobility, and showed favorable trends in body composition. Although cardiovascular effects were not prominent, the program can serve as a guideline for community-based elderly health promotion. Future studies should extend the intervention duration, incorporate aerobic elements, and examine long-term physiological outcomes for more comprehensive elderly health development.

Health Deviation Self-care Behaviors and Factors Related to Leading Symptoms to Readmission of Cardiovascular Patients

2025-08-14T09:41:36+07:00

This descriptive correlational study aimed to study health deviation self-care behaviors and factors related to leading symptoms to readmission of cardiovascular patients to the department of Internal Medicine, Samut Sakhon Hospital. The sample consisted of 50 readmitted patients between November 2023 and April 2024. Data were collected using a personal data record form, baseline conditions data, and an interview form on health deviation self-care behavior with CVI = 0.89 and Cronbach Alpha reliability = 0.83. Data were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage, and Chi-square, Fisher’s Exact, ANOVA and Independent t-tests. The results showed that most of the sample was female (78%), over 60 years of age (74%), and the main leading symptoms were shortness of breath (54%) and chest pain (32%). Blood tests showed abnormalities in creatinine (60%), eGFR (80%), NT-proBNP (88.89%), first Troponin T (87.09%), and second one (96.42%). Overall self-care behaviors were at a moderate level (M = 38.56, SD = 12.36), with regular exercise being the least practiced behavior. The results found no difference in personal factors and basic conditioning factors or self-care behaviors and leading symptom characteristics.

In conclusion, cardiovascular patients had moderate level of health deviation self-care behaviors and lacked regular exercises. Recommendations include developing proactive discharge planning, emphasizing exercise promotion, monitoring cardio-renal syndrome, and developing a self-care behavior promotion program tailored to the patient's context, emphasizing management of shortness of breath, both in assessment and appropriate decision-making.

Learning Experiences of Nursing Students Participating in a Blended Simulation Program on Critical Care Nursing Competencies and Rational Drug Use: A Qualitative Study

2025-04-16T15:41:45+07:00

This qualitative study aimed to explore the learning experiences of nursing students participating in a blended simulation program on critical care nursing competencies and rational drug use and to describe the facilitating and hindering factors influencing students’ learning through the program. Data were collected from thirty third-year nursing students who participated in all blended simulation activities using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observations. The data were analyzed through thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase framework. The trustworthiness of the findings was ensured through triangulation, member checking, and peer debriefing. The findings revealed three major themes of learning experiences: 1) Learning in a safe and supportive environment, which enhanced confidence and active participation; 2) Reality-based learning that bridged theory to practice, facilitating comprehensive understanding of critical care nursing and rational drug use; and 3) Reflective thinking that deepened clinical reasoning and decision-making.

Additionally, the facilitating factors included the diversity of simulation scenarios, immediate feedback, and a collaborative learning atmosphere, while the hindering factors were anxiety when performing in front of others, technological limitations, and time constraints . In conclusion, the blended simulation program promoted meaningful experiential learning, enhancing students’ clinical competencies, decision-making, and medication safety awareness. Nursing education institutions are encouraged to integrate blended simulation into nursing curricula to prepare students for high-quality and safe critical care practice.