Guidelines for promoting abilities in enhancing active aging of the elders by local authorities

Abstract

This study aimed to (1) examine the current conditions, obstacles, and challenges faced by local authorities in promoting active aging among the elderly, and (2) propose strategies to enhance the capacity of local administrative organizations in fostering active aging for the elderly. The samples were officers from local administrative organizations, covering 99 agencies selected through stratified random sampling. The instruments used for data collection were a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and a group discussion recording form. Data analysis used descriptive statistics. The research findings indicated that the overall performance level and all aspects of local administrative organizations in promoting active aging among the elderly was high (

This study aimed to (1) examine the current conditions, obstacles, and challenges faced by local authorities in promoting active aging among the elderly, and (2) propose strategies to enhance the capacity of local administrative organizations in fostering active aging for the elderly. The samples were officers from local administrative organizations, covering 99 agencies selected through stratified random sampling. The instruments used for data collection were a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and a group discussion recording form. Data analysis used descriptive statistics. The research findings indicated that the overall performance level and all aspects of local administrative organizations in promoting active aging among the elderly was high (x̅= 3.62, SD = 0.98). And the proposed strategies for enhancing the capacity of local administrative organizations to promote active aging among the elderly consisted of four aspects together with their corresponding strategies, including 1) Personnel: 3 strategies, 2) Operational Practices: 3 strategies. 3) Legislation and Policy: 2 strategies, 4) Learning Management: 3 strategies. 

= 3.62, SD = 0.98). And the proposed strategies for enhancing the capacity of local administrative organizations to promote active aging among the elderly consisted of four aspects together with their corresponding strategies, including 1) Personnel: 3 strategies, 2) Operational Practices: 3 strategies. 3) Legislation and Policy: 2 strategies, 4) Learning Management: 3 strategies.