The quality of life of agricultural cooperative members: A case study of Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative Limited

Abstract

This article aims (1) to study the level of quality of life of members of the Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative, Ltd, and (2) to study the factors affecting the level of quality of life of the members of the Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative, Ltd. We got primary data from 230 cooperative members using questionnaires self response, statistical analysis includes frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple linear regression (OLS). Our study finds that the overall quality of life level of members of Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative Limited was at a high level, 3.95 of 5. For separate aspects, the highest level of quality of life is the mental aspect, followed by the social relationship aspect, the physical aspect, the environmental aspect, and the economic aspect, accordingly. The factors determining the quality of life for the OLS estimation include personal factors, participation, welfare, returns and interpersonal relationships. The adjusted R-square of the model for overall quality of life is 67.20 percent. Predictive factors that affect the quality of life of members of Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative Limited include age, length of membership, participation in cooperative operations, returns received from the cooperative and interpersonal relationships. We recommend that Bang Pla Ma Agricultural Cooperative, Ltd. should have measures in place to promote a better quality of life for cooperative members aged 71 years and over and with a membership period of 10 years or more, including annual health examinations. Organizing providing physical and mental health care careers and income generating activities, providing welfare for senior members.