ความสุขของผู้สูงอายุในอำเภอเทพา จังหวัดสงขลา

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to assess the happiness of the older persons in Thepha District, Songkhla Province 2) to analyze the factors affecting the happiness of the older persons in Thepha District, Songkhla Province and 3) to propose guidelines for promoting happiness among the older persons in Thepha District, Songkhla Province. The older persons in Thepha district, Songkhla province. This research is a mixed method research using random samples from older persons in Thepha district, Songkhla province, both males and females. aged 60 years and over, totaling 385 people. The happiness assessment form of older people in Thepha district, Songkhla province, was used to collect data, and the data was analyzed using statistical values, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. The results of the quantitative research found that the overall happiness of the elderly in Thepha District, Songkhla Province, was at a high level. When considering each aspect, it was found that happiness first came from the awareness of self-worth. followed by happiness arising from the welfare of the state and happiness arising from the ability to take care of oneself, respectively. and found that the self-esteem factor, self-care ability, and social welfare for older persons There was a positive correlation with the happiness level of the older persons. with statistical significance at the 0.01 level (r = 0.86, 0.87, 0.77, respectively). They were able to predict the happiness of the older persons in Thepha District, Songkhla Province at 88% with a statistical significance at the 0.01 level (R2 = 0.88, p<0.01). Qualitative research results By interviewing the older persons with the highest scores from each sub-district in Thepha District in 7 sub-districts, 5 people in total, 35 people in total. The definition of happiness is to be in the presence of family members and to see their children become good people and succeed in life. The guidelines for promoting the happiness of the older persons in Thepha District, Songkhla Province can be summarized as follows: 1) As much as possible, older persons should define happiness in life in terms of their own -esteem. 2) As much as possible, older persons should adjust their emotions and thoughts to the current situation. 3) The older persons should choose jobs. Or a career that is suitable for their physical condition. 4) In their spare time, the older persons should engage in activities that benefit them as much as possible. 5) Close people or people around them should give importance to the older persons. 6) The community or the state should provide a place or provide a good environment for the older persons. 7) The state should provide comprehensive and equitable care for the older persons. 8) The state should continue to provide social welfare.role in promoting more spiritually conscious religious activities. 10) The state should play a greater role in ensuring the safety of the community, especially in regard to the crime rate against the older persons.