Abstract:
The objectives of this research were 1) to study the behaviors on western fast food of students from southern sport schools, Thailand, 2) to study the relationship between the marketing mix factors and consumers behaviors on western fast food of students from southern sport schools, and 3) to study the problems and suggestions of consumers towards western fast food of students from southern sport schools. The samples were 400 people. Questionnaires were employed for data collection. Data analysis utilized frequency, percentage, mean ( ), standard deviation (S.D.), and simple correlation of Pearson Chi-Square.
The results revealed that most customers are males aged 10-20 years old. Their religion is Buddhism. They are studying in Mathayom 3 in Nakhon Si Thammarat Sports School. Salary is around 1,001-2,000 Baht/month.
The marketing mix factors towards western fast food involved products, prices, distributions, and marketing promotions. The overall results are at the high level.
In the case of customers behaviors on western fast food, KFC fried chicken is mostly preferred during weekend. The purchasing reason is personal preference. KFC store is the place where they choose.
The analysis results of relationship between the marketing mix factors and customers behaviors on western fast food found that there is a significant positive relationship between marketing mix factors regarding products, prices, distributions, and marketing promotions, and customers behaviors on western fast food at 0.001 level.
The problems and suggestions towards western fast food of students from southern sport schools revealed that there are risks of obesity, embolism, and heart disease. Therefore, there should be supporting and educating in nutrition and eating.