Development of Programs Promoting Active Ageing among the Older Adults
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The researchers recognize the significance of developing older adult individuals, as projections indicate they will become the majority of the population shortly. The study aimed to develop and evaluate an active aging program for older adults, comparing outcomes between participants who engaged in the program and those who did not. The sample consisted of older adult individuals from southern Thailand, with a control group of 40 people and an experimental group of 40. The instruments were an active aging assessment and an active aging promotion training program. Data analysis, including percentage, means, standard deviation, independent samples test, and paired samples t-test. For qualitative study, they collected satisfaction data through purposive sampling interviews with participants who had completed the program. The data were analyzed using a comparative analysis approach. The results showed that the average active aging level of the experimental group increased from a relatively low to a relatively high level after participating in the active aging promotion program. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was found at the 0.05 level when comparing the pre-and post-training active aging scores. After three months of the experiment, the control and experimental groups exhibited significantly different average scores. The Active Ageing program, grounded in the World Health Organization’s framework, has significantly enhanced various aspects of older adults’ well-being. These findings initiatives are to be adapted and expanded in future research and practice to address the diverse needs of the aging population.
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