Life Satisfaction of the Elderly in Ban Nikhom Sub-district, Bang Khan District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province ; ความพึงพอใจในชีวิตของผู้สูงอายุตำบลบ้านนิคม อำเภอบางขัน จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช

Life satisfaction of the elderly is a happiness indicator. This survey research aimed to study life satisfaction and factors related to the life satisfaction of the elderly. Samples were 285 elderly persons who had Barthel activities of daily living index of 12 to 20. To select samples, the cluster random sampling technique was utilized. Data were collected using questionnaires consisting of 3 parts: general characteristics, self-care behaviors, and life satisfaction. Descriptive statistics - frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation - were applied to describe general characteristics. Furthermore, Chi-square was used to assess the relationship between personal factors, self-care behaviors, and life satisfaction. The results showed that most of the elderly had physical, emotional, and social life satisfaction at high level. For mind and intelligence life satisfaction, some of elderly persons were at moderate and high levels. Marital and economic statuses were significantly correlated with the life satisfaction of the elderly (p<0.01). Most of the elderly who were married or had sufficient income to cover expenses had a high level of life satisfaction. Furthermore, exercise and stress management behaviors were significantly related to the life satisfaction of the elderly (p<0.01). In this area, the elderly who stayed alone or spent more than income should be the first priority group to promote life satisfaction. Enhancement of self-care behaviors was also important for the life satisfaction promotion of the elderly. Responsible agencies in other areas should study factors related to life satisfaction to design specific services for the elderly. ; ความพึงพอใจในชีวิตของผู้สูงอายุเป็นสิ่งที่แสดงให้เห็นถึงการมีความสุข การวิจัยเชิงสำรวจนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อศึกษาความพึงพอใจในชีวิตและปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับความพึงพอใจในชีวิตของผู้สูงอายุ กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้สูงอายุที่มีดัชนีบาร์เธล เอดีแอล ตั้งแต่ 12 ถึง 20 จำนวน 285 คน ใช้วิธีการสุ่มตัวอย่างแบบแบ่งกลุ่ม เก็บรวบรวม ...