International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies

This study aims to identify and evaluate the influences of factors on learning outcomes of students of Tourism Faculty at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Based on the synthesis of theories and inheritance of previous researches, the authors proposed a model consisting of 6 main factors: student capacity, learning methods, learning attitudes, lecturer capacity, facilities, and social factors. After surveying 176 students using a structured questionnaire with 35 indicators and processing data using the PLS-SEM model, the results showed  5 positive - influencing factors on learning outcomes, in which learning methods had the strongest impact, followed by lecturer capacity, learning attitudes, facilities, and student capacity. The factor "family, friends and society" did not meet the reliability and was eliminated from the model. The study also proposed some practical solutions for students, lecturers and schools to improve training quality and learning outcomes. However, the study has some limitations in terms of survey scope, data collection time and has not mentioned psycho-social factors.

Students, Learning outcomes, Influencing Factors, PLS-SEM

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