Feasibility Study on Bachelor of Science Program in Industrial Psychology and Digital Organization Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.

Authors

  • Apisada Srikhruedong Assistant Professor Ph.D. General Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.
  • Jaruwan Mengkuang Assistant Professor, General Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.
  • Jakrawan Chaipat Lecturer General Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.
  • Naryarn Narinkwan Lecturer, Ph.D. General Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.
  • Noppalux Naknan Assistant Professor Ph.D. General Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin.

Keywords:

Feasibility study, Opening program, Industrial psychology, Digital organization

Abstract

This study is survey research aimed to 1) study the objectives and future educational needs of the target group for pursuing the program, 2) examine the opinions and needs for program graduates among graduate users, and 3) investigate approaches for program development based on expert opinions in industrial and organizational psychology. The study employed 1). future educational needs questionnaires with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients .88 through online questionnaires and 2) in-depth interviews, utilizing mixed-method data analysis. The sample size of this study is 100 Upper secondary school students in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

Research findings revealed that 1) Regarding future educational needs of the target group for the program, the majority showed high interest in the program at 72.73 percent, with a preference for blended learning format at 58.8 percent. The most desired content area was human resource development at 62.7 percent, followed by digital technology application at 52.9 percent. 2) Concerning opinions and needs for program graduates among graduate users, 75 percent supported the program establishment, and 90 percent considered this program important for organizations in the digital era. They suggested incorporating content on technology-enhanced human resource management at 65 percent and occupational psychology at 65 percent. And 3) Regarding program development approaches based on expert opinions in industrial and organizational psychology, the program was found to be significant for the industrial sector as it helps develop personnel with understanding of both technology and human behavior, enhances competitive capabilities, and promotes organizational adaptability to change. Research recommendations indicated that the program should emphasize practical learning applications, include faculty expertise from both domestic and international backgrounds, and continuously update content to keep pace with technological and organizational changes.

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2025-12-01

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Srikhruedong, A. ., Mengkuang, J. ., Chaipat, J. ., Narinkwan, N. ., & Naknan, N. . (2025). Feasibility Study on Bachelor of Science Program in Industrial Psychology and Digital Organization Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin. Thai Journal of Psychology, 23(2), 55–77. retrieved from https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JPsychol/article/view/6989

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