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Review of indicators on active ageing towards sustainabledevelopment in Thailand |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Meena Laiphrakpam |
| Title | Review of indicators on active ageing towards sustainabledevelopment in Thailand |
| Contributor | Sayam Aroonsrimorakot |
| Publisher | Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Thai Interdisciplinary Research |
| Journal Vol. | Vol. 13 |
| Journal No. | N0. 3 |
| Page no. | 41 |
| Keyword | active ageing, longevity, sustainable development, indicators |
| URL Website | www.rdi.npru.ac.th |
| Website title | วารสารวิจัยสหวิทยาการไทย |
| ISSN | 2465-3837 |
| Abstract | There is a growing importance in the research of longevity, active ageing and its indicators as ageing hasprofound social and economic consequences in the 21st century with implications for nearly all sectors of society.The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out a universal plan of action to achieve sustainabledevelopment in a balanced manner and seeks to realize the human rights of all people. This article reviews previousstudies on active ageing with an aim to explore the indicators of active ageing towards sustainable development inThailand. There is a growing need of ageing people to be included as the active agents of societal developmentgoals in order to achieve truly transformative, inclusive and sustainable development outcomes. For achieving thesegoals, research studies are needed to explore the indicators for active ageing, community participation, healthimprovement, social security, and societies or policy makers should provide enabling environments for them to doso. As populations become increasingly aged, it is more important than ever that governments design innovativepolicies and public services specifically targeted to older persons, including those addressing, housing, employment,health care, infrastructure and social protection [1]. The implications of this paper are expected to be beneficial inindividual, academic and organizations. |
