Management Model of Elderly Schools in Nakhon Sawan Province to Prevent Depression according to Ariyasacca 4

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the management conditions; 2) to create a management model; and 3) to evaluate the management model of elderly schools in Nakhon Sawan Province to prevent depression according to Ariyasacca 4. This was a mixed methods research. The first step was qualitative research consisting of 19 key informants using semi-structured interviews and content analysis. Step 2 was qualitative research including 9 key informants by organizing group discussions. The tools used were focus group recordings and content analysis. Step 3 was quantitative research consisting of 27 key informants of elderly school administrators in Nakhon Sawan Province. The tools used were 4-sided format assessment form consisting of 4 aspects: accuracy, appropriateness, feasibility for practice, and usefulness. Statistics used were mean and standard deviation. The results of the research found that 1) management conditions of the elderly schools in Nakhon Sawan Province had conditions for prevention and treatment of depression, conditions of information and knowledge in formal education and non-formal education; 2) management model found that 2.1) aspect of preventing thoughts of death or suicide attempts had 11 ways to prevent this; 2.2) aspect of preventing inattention, lack of self-confidence, forgetfulness had 10 ways to prevent this; 2.3) aspect of preventing restlessness and irritability had 10 activities to prevent it; 2.4) aspect of preventing boredom from wanting to do things you used to like, feeling bored and sad had had 10 activities to prevent it; and 3) the results of the evaluation of the management model found that all 4 aspects, all 4 styles, overall were at the highest level in all forms.