Private University Students' Perspectives on Happy School: Building a 3P Plus Model Based on the UNESCO 3P Model

Abstract

Quality education for all is a key goal among the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), directly tied to SDG Goal 4, with an emphasis on quality education, equity, and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities. Based on UNESCO's "3P" model of people, process, and place, this study expands the understanding of quality education from the perspective of student happiness. The purpose of this study is to answer the question of whether the factors that contribute to university students' happiness are similar to the 3P model. Are there any additional 3P model characteristics that are particularly interesting to college students, beyond those included in the 3P model? By conducting in-depth interviews with students, the study explores and tests these hypotheses, contributing additional elements to the 3P model. Afterward, the quantitative results also contribute to validating the research by expanding the survey scope to 169 students. These findings led to a 3P plus framework adapted for college students. The study does not only provide empirical insight into the components of well-being in schools but also proposes a model that can inform educational practices and policies that promote student happiness.