A Study of Correlation, and Need for Studies in Major of Health and Welfare, and Target Industry of Thailand in Generation Y AND Z in the Westernmost Province, Bordor of Thailand
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กลุ่มประชากร Y และ Z, Need for Studies, Major of health and welfare, Target Industry, Generation Y and ZAbstract
This study aimed to study the need, and correlation for studies in major of health and welfare, and target industry of Thailand between of generation Y and Z in Mae Hong Son province. The sample of 556 people from 2 groups: 1) people in generation Y (Gen Y), who graduated with a diploma or higher. and 2) generation Z (Gen Z) are high school students in the academic year 2022. Data were collected using a questionnaire with the reliability of 0.82-0.86. The data gathered conducted between April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022. The data analysis, using descriptive statistics, and the Chi-square test at a statistical significance level of 0.05. The results were as follows 1) the highest need for studies in major health and welfare in generation Y was Thai traditional medicine, while in generation Z was elderly care. The highest need for studies of target industry of Thailand in generation Y and Z was agriculture and biotechnology, respectively. 2) Overall generation Y and Z present a statistically significant relationship existed between study needs in health and welfare fields (χ2 = 20.03, df = 6). The significant relationship fields were Thai traditional medicine (χ2 = 8.89, df = 6), and practical nurses (χ2 = 7.99, df = 6). The overall generation Y and Z showed a significant relationship between the demand for study in major of the targeted industries (χ2 = 26.37, df = 9). The significant relationship fields were biotechnology (χ2 = 13.45, df = 9), next-generation automotive (χ2 = 6.52, df = 9), smart electronics (χ2 = 5.45, df = 9), and medical hub (χ2 = 4.18, df = 9), respectively. The University that provides an education in the border areas needs to develop the appropriate curriculum to meet future needs.
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