APPLICATION OF THE TRI-SIKKHA PRINCIPLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ELDERLY IN KOH KAEW SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION SAMRONG THAP DISTRICT SURIN

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) To study the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly of Ko Kaeo Subdistrict Administration Organization, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province 2) to apply the Tri-sikkha principles in improving the quality of life for the elderly of Koh Kaew Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Samrong Thap District Surin Province. 3) To suggest guidelines for applying the Tri-sikkha principles in improving the quality of life for the elderly of Koh Kaew Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samrong Thap District Surin Province.

The research method is a combined method, namely quantitative research. by simple random sampling By drawing lots and distributed questionnaires to a total of 269 elderly people. Qualitative research By conducting in-depth interviews with key informants, 13 photos/person.

The results of the research found that:

1. Improving the quality of life of the elderly of Koh Kaew Subdistrict Administrative Organization Samrong Thap District Surin Province, all 4 aspects were overall at a high level ( = 3.76, S.D. =0.54). When classified into each aspect, it was found that the aspect of social relations Has the most work At a high level (  = 4.24, S.D. =0.53), Next was the physical aspect at a high level (  = 3.66, S.D. =0.68). The environmental aspect was at a high level. It is at a high level (  = 3.60, S.D. =0.43) and the aspect with the least level of practice is the mental side, with practice at a high level (  = 3.55, S.D. =0.52), respectively.
2. Apply the Threefold Principles to improve the quality of life of the elderly. It was found that in terms of precepts, the elderly regularly maintain precepts. Concerning meditation, the elderly should know how to control their emotions. Intellectually, the elderly should let go of thoughts that make them uncomfortable.
3. Suggesting guidelines for applying the Threefold Principles to improving the quality of life of the elderly. It was found that when it comes to precepts, elderly people should know how to use their senses, namely the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and body. Samadhi: Elderly people must have the four brahmavihāra principles: loving-kindness, compassion, mudita, and equanimity, which nourish the mind to flourish. Wisdom: Elderly people should consider various things and have a way of thinking to reach the truth. and get benefits.