Enhancing Positive Power to Reduce Economic Disparity: A Case Study of Informal Elderly Workers in Chiang Rai Province
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Research on the Enhancement of Positive Power to Reduce Economic Disparity:
A Case Study of Informal Elderly Workers in Chiang Rai Province aims to explore the context and relevant situations related to positive power and to develop a model for enhancing positive power that can effectively reduce economic disparity among informal elderly workers in Chiang Rai Province. This mixed-methods research involves two types: experimental study and psychological-behavioral research. The sample group comprises 250 individuals, including community leaders, medical professionals, psychology experts, organizations, and informal elderly workers.
In Step 1, interviews were conducted, and in Step 2, development and training methods were employed. The study found that in Step 1, the sample group had a moderate average positive power score of 3.45 (S.D.=0.95), with the highest scores in self-decision-making (M=3.51, S.D.=0.99) and the lowest outcomes (M=3.37, S.D.=0.94). Primarily, participants were female (70.40%), aged 60-69 years (48.80%), residing in Mueang Chiang Rai District (18.80%), with primary education completion (26.80%), married (51.20%), and working in agriculture (28.00%) with a monthly income below 5,000 Baht (28.20%). In Step 2, a 12-session training program focused on five core components: self-perceived ability, self-decision-making, outcomes, value, and confidence. The overall average positive power score increased from 3.18 (S.D.=0.36) before the experiment to 3.98 (S.D.=0.33) post-experiment, and the follow-up analysis showed an average score of 4.49 (S.D.=0.12). One-way ANOVA analysis indicated statistically significant differences (p< .05) in average positive power scores across all components, demonstrating the effectiveness of the integrated psychological training program in enhancing positive power.
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