Developing A Model For Promoting Mental Health With A 5-Dimensional Psychological Happiness Program To Improve The Quality Of Life And Happiness Of Elderly Prisoners.

Abstract

       This research article is an action research. The objective is to study the mental health promotion model for elderly prisoners before and after the development. In order to develop the mental health promotion model for elderly prisoners, the target group is 75 elderly prisoners. The research was conducted by applying the 4 steps of action research concept: searching, analyzing problems, planning, following the plan, observing results and reflecting results, and organizing activities according to the action research steps. The quantitative model was analyzed using descriptive statistics: frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics, Paired samples t-test. The research results found that the problem of mental health promotion among elderly prisoners was caused by the lack of knowledge in self-care and the lack of clear guidelines for health promotion for elderly prisoners. The health service provision of prisons and the public health system were not consistent with the issues that were the cause. Therefore, the mental health promotion model must integrate operations among the network partners involved in mental health promotion along with the 7 steps of management: studying the area, analyzing problems, planning together, determining strategies, establishing networks, assigning tasks, managing and receiving benefits, combined with the use of the mental health promotion model. It was found that the quality of life and happiness increased significantly after joining the program (p < 0.001)