Role in Improving the Quality Life for Elderly Khaen Yai Subdistrict Administra tive Organization, Muang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

         The objectives of this research article were 1) to study role in improving the quality of life for elderly Khaen Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Muang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province. 2) to compare the opinions on role in improving the quality of life for elderly in mention, classified by gender, age, education level, and occupation. 3) To study recommendations for improving the quality of life of the elderly in Khaen Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province, the sample group consisted of elderly individuals who receive the living allowance within the area of Kan Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, 272 in number. The research instrument was a five-rating scale questionnaire with reliability at 0.96. The statistical analyses employed include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. The statistics used for hypothesis testing include t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and content analysis.  

         The research found that:               

         1) The role in improving the quality of life for elderly Khaen Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Muang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province overall and each aspect at a moderate level, ranked in order of average scores from highest to lowest as follows: physical well-being, emotional and mental well-being, social well-being, and intellectual well-being, respectively.

         2) The results of comparing the elderly's opinions on the role in improving their quality of life, categorized by gender, age, educational level, and occupation, showed no significant differences both overall and by specific aspects. This outcome did not align with the research hypothesis.

3) Recommendations for improving the quality of life of the elderly in the Kan Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province include promoting disease prevention activities and healthy eating habits, supporting care from children and neighbors, providing vocational grants to increase income and reduce expenses, and promoting self-care knowledge for safe living. These measures aim to enhance the quality of life of the elderly in all dimensions.