FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ELDERLY QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN PHETCHABUN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are: 1. Study the factors affecting the effectiveness of improving the quality of life of the elderly of local government organizations in Phetchabun Province. 2. Study the integration of Buddhist principles with the development of the quality of life of the elderly of local government organizations in the province. Phetchabun It is a combined method research. Using qualitative research methods and quantitative research the sample size was 392 people. The sample size was determined using Yamane's formula. There are 5 groups of key informants, totaling 19 figures or people. Research tools include focus group interviews, questionnaires, analysis by finding frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations. Stepwise regression analysis Analyzed using the technique of content and context analysis. Present information in an essay.

From the study, the effectiveness of the quality-of-life development for the elderly of Local Administrative Organizations in Phetchabun Province consisted of 4 aspects: 1. physical aspect, 2. mental aspect, 3. social relationship aspect, and 4. environment aspect. The development of the elderly's quality of life relies on the basic factors that support the development of the elderly's quality of life, namely the management factor. In addition, it has integrated the four principles of Bhavana to be used to promote the effectiveness of improving the quality of life for the elderly in Local Administrative Organizations in Phetchabun Province. “Effectiveness in the Development of the Elderly Quality of Life = Administrative Factors + 4 Bhavana Principles”