The Elderly Management Base on Social Cohesion of Nam Jo Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province

Abstract

          This research aimed to 1) synthesize the process of elderly management in Nam Cho Sub-district, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province from information on the context of the area, past and present situations, stakeholders, and current management; 2) develop a model of elderly management based on building social cohesion in terms of society and technology; and 3) determine the norms (agreements) of the sub-district for elderly management based on building social cohesion in Nam Cho Sub-district, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province using mixed research methods, combining qualitative research, using participant observation, interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using triangulation and quantitative research by collecting 400 surveys from the elderly and people in Nam Cho Sub-District Municipality. Data were analyzed using ready-made statistical programs, including frequency, mean, standard deviation, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis.

          The research results found that 1) Since 2022, after the change of local administrators, Nam Cho Subdistrict Municipality has set development guidelines related to the elderly, including preparing the population for the elderly, promoting the development of the elderly, developing and disseminating knowledge on the elderly, and promoting sports and exercise. 2) The importance of people of all ages living together in a quality society, including building social cohesion by promoting social ties for building a strong and harmonious society, managing the generation gap, which is important in promoting unity, understanding, and cooperation among people in different age groups, and social innovation resulting from research by combining innovative technology and strong generational differences can lead to coexistence. 3) Setting the norm (agreement) is a continuous process that receives cooperation from all members. The goal is for the group to develop steadily and sustainably.