The Quality of Life of The Elderly in Paikwang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Banmho, Sraburi

Abstract

This research examines the quality of life among elderly individuals in the jurisdiction of Phai Kwang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Mo District, Saraburi Province. Additionally, it aims to focus on comparing the quality of life among these individuals based on personal factors. The study includes a sample of 238 elderly residents from the specified area. Data collection is carried out through questionnaires, and the analysis employs descriptive statistics, such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Additionally, the comparison of quality of life among the elderly, categorized by personal factors, employs T-test and one-way ANOVA, followed by the L.S.D. method for pairwise testing.The research findings indicate that overall, elderly individuals in the studied jurisdiction have a high quality of life. Specifically, the highest average score is related to the environmental aspect, followed by the psychological and social relationship aspects, with the physical aspect scoring the lowest. Furthermore, the comparison of quality of life among the elderly individuals, categorized by personal factors, demonstrates significant statistical differences at the .05 level for gender and family size, and at the .01 level for age group and adequacy of income. However, no significant statistical differences were found for occupational status, club membership, and debt burden among the elderly individuals.