The Influence of Psychological Well-being and Social Engagement on Subjective Well-being among Elderly Veterans in Bangkok
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This research aims to investigate: 1) to assess the levels of psychological well-being, social engagement, and subjective well-being among elderly veterans, and 2) to examine the predictive influence of individual factors, psychological well-being, and social engagement on the subjective well-being of elderly veterans. The study sample group consisted of 370 elderly veterans in Bangkok by convenient sampling method and data was collected through questionnaires administered. The statistical analysis used included as percentages, mean values, standard deviations, and multiple regression analysis, using the enter method.
The findings of this study revealed that elderly veterans have psychological well-being (M = 4.05), social engagement (M = 4.15) and subjective well-being (M = 3.75) is at a relatively high level. Results of multiple regression analysis that psychological well-being (ð― = 0.430, p < .001) and social engagement (ð― = 0.340, p < .001) significantly predicted subjective well-being, demonstrating statistical significance (R2 = .485, p < .001). These results offer valuable insights for promoting subjective well-being among veterans within the War Veterans Organization of Thailand under Royal Patronage His majesty the King, related organizations, or other researchers interested in this area.
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