QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ELDERLY IN NA PHU SUBDISTRICT PHEN DISTRICT, UDON THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to study (1) the quality of life and compare the quality of life of the elderly attending elderly school. (2) the factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in the elderly school in Na Pu Sub-district, Phen District, Udon Thani Province. This research is quantitative. The instrument used for data collection was the quality of life questionnaire. The data analysis statistics were independent t-tests at a 95% confidence level. The results are mean, standard deviation, t-value, and p-value. Select a specific study with 300 older people participating in activities at Na Pu School for the Elderly.

The result of the study found that: both groups of the elderly had a quality of life. The overall level is quite good. The elderly who often participated in activities in the elderly school had an overall quality of life at a relatively good level, with an average of 3.18, better than the elderly who participated in the elderly school activities less often, meaning 2.90 physically, mentally, socially, and environment. The study found that the quality of life of the elderly correlated in the same direction with participation in activities in the elderly school. It is because of participating in activities within the school. It will improve the mental state of the elderly. Furthermore, it makes the elderly feel that they are valued and feeling not alone. When considering the quality of life by aspect, it found the quality of life of the elderly. The aspect with the highest average was the social relationship at a reasonable level, with an average of 3.65.

Moreover, the factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in the Na Pu sub-district were marital status factors, family style, and senior school club membership. The difference was statistically significant at 0.05.