Effects of a Guidance Activity Package Based on Social Cognitive Theory on the Adversity Quotient of Mattayomsuksa 1 Students

Abstract

         This study employed a quasi-experimental research design. The objectives were: 1) to examine the effects of implementing a guidance activity package based on Social Cognitive Learning Theory to develop the adversity quotient (AQ) of Mattayomsuksa 1 students, and 2) to compare the adversity quotient (AQ) between the experimental group and the control group before and after participating in the guidance activity package. The sample group consisted of Mattayom 1 students of Ratchananthachan School, Samsenwittayalai 2, in the academic year 2024, obtained from simple cluster random sampling, 2 classrooms, and 1 classroom was drawn as a control group, 37 people, and 1 classroom was drawn as an experimental group, 35 people, Two classrooms were selected using simple cluster random sampling. One classroom was randomly assigned as a control group (n=37), and the other as an experimental group (n=35). The research instruments included the guidance activity package, an adversity quotient questionnaire, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The results of this study indicated that the guidance activity package based on Social Cognitive Learning Theory was effective in enhancing students’ adversity quotient. Therefore, it is recommended that this approach be implemented as a guideline for developing secondary school students’ ability to overcome adversity.