Examining the Role of Creative Problem-Solving in Supporting Academic Achievement and Reducing Study-life Conflict among Thai Undergraduate Students.
Creative problem-solving (CPS) is increasingly important in higher education because it may help students respond effectively to academic demands and competing life responsibilities. This study examined the role of CPS in academic achievement and study-life conflict among Thai undergraduate students...
| Published in: | Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 667 - 685 |
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
Apr2026
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