A MODEL OF WELL-BEING HOUSEHOLDS IN URBANIZED COMMUNITIES, UDON THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purposes of this research to study the well-being and the factors that influence the well-being of households in urbanized communities, Udon Thani Province. This research
was conducted in 2 phases as follows: phases 1: Study the well-being of households in urbanized communities, Udon Thani Province. Using qualitative research methods, key informants Including 15 people. The research instrument used was a semi-structured interview. Data was analyzed by content analysis and general summary. Phase 2: Study the factors that influence the well-being of households in urbanized communities, Udon Thani Province. This was quantitative research. The sample group was 351 household. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Data was analyzed by finding the frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results found that: 1) Results of the study on the well-being of households in urbanized communities,
Udon Thani Province It was found that 7 dimensions: 1.1) Health and hygiene, 1.2) Knowledge, 1.3) Work life, 1.4) Income and income distribution, 1.5) Family life, 1.6) Environmental aspects of living and 1.7) Good government management. and 2) Results of the study on factors influencing the well-being of households in urbanized communities, Udon Thani Province It was found that overall, they were at a high level, ranking 1st in terms of living environment, 2nd in terms of family life, 3rd in terms of working life, 4th in terms of knowledge, 5th in terms of health and hygiene, 6th in terms of income and income distribution, and 7th in terms of good government management.