Potential Development of the Elderly in the Lower Northeastern Region 2

Abstract

The objectives of the research were (1) to study the potential development of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2 2) to study the factors that affect the development of the potential of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2 3) Find ways to develop the potential of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2.  The research use the quantitative and qualitative integrated research methods The sample consisted of 400 people by simple random sampling technique and 40 people in-depth interviews by specific sampling method. Analyze the data by using statistics, percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, Multiple regression analysis and content analysis.

1. The results of the research showed that Factors affecting the potential development of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2 in all 5 factors in the high level (= 3.50, SD = 0.92) and the potential development of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2 by Included in the high level (= 3.47, SD = 0.84).


2. Factors influencing the potential development of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2. The results of the research showed that motivation factors, achievement value, recognition factor, cognitive factors, attitude factor and learning skills factors is a factor affecting the potential development of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2 with statistical significance at the level of 0.05 and according to the research hypothesis.


3. Guidelines for the development of the potential of the elderly in the lower northeastern region 2, have found the guidelines for the potential development in 3 factors which are 1) Health aspects include health care through relaxation activities, relaxation, exercise eating according to nutrition principles and annual health checkup. 2) Participation consists of being a member of a club and volunteering, and 3. Security consisting of security in life, economy, family and property.