STUDY FORMAT RECREATIONAL ELDERLY IN TAMBON AO NANG, AMPHOE MUEANG KRABI PROVINCE

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to; This research is a mixed method research with the objectives: 1. to study community participation in organizing recreational activities for the elderly in Ao Nang Sub-district, Mueang District, Krabi Province; 2. to study the satisfaction of the elderly. 3. To study the direction of organizing recreational activities for the elderly in Ao Nang Sub-district, Mueang District, Krabi Province. The samples used in this study were divided into 2 groups: quantitative informants. Obtained by proportional stratified random sampling. consisting of 187 elderly people, community leaders, local administrators and 180 government executives, totaling 367 people. The qualitative informants were obtained by purposive selection. divided into in-depth interviews and group discussion participants participatory Tools used for collecting data include: Estimation Scale Questionnaire In-depth interview and focus group discussion. Statistics used in quantitative data analysis consisted of percentage, mean and standard deviation. In addition, thematic analysis techniques were used to analyze qualitative data as well. This research is a combination of qualitative research. The purpose of this study was to study community participation in recreational activities for the elderly in Ao Nang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi Province. The sample used in this study Tools used for collecting data include: Estimation Scale Questionnaire interview forms and data recording forms from participant focus group discussions Statistics used in quantitative data analysis consisted of percentage, mean and standard deviation. In addition, a summary data analysis technique was used to analyze the qualitative data.

          The results showed that

1. Community leaders, local administrators and government executives Overall participation in recreational activities for the elderly was at a high level. In particular, it plays a part in determining the expected results. planning and decision making and setting objectives and goals


2. The elderly were satisfied with recreational activities for the elderly as a whole in the highest level. Particularly satisfied with setting course content objectives. and the program of recreational activities for


3. Directions for organizing recreational activities for the elderly are as follows: Formulation of a master plan and clear operational goals Bring innovation to work in line with the needs of the community sustainably. Creating a wide network of professional recreational players working together