|
Indicators of active ageing for sustainable development: A comparative insights of ageing elderlies from Chiang Mai (highland) and Nakhon Pathom (lowland) Provinces, Thailand |
|---|---|
| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Kampanad Bhaktikul |
| Title | Indicators of active ageing for sustainable development: A comparative insights of ageing elderlies from Chiang Mai (highland) and Nakhon Pathom (lowland) Provinces, Thailand |
| Contributor | Sayam Aroonsrimorakot, Meena Laiphrakpam, Orapun Metadilogkul, Shantibala Konjengbam |
| Publisher | Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2562 |
| Journal Title | Interdisciplinary Research Review |
| Journal Vol. | 14 |
| Journal No. | 5 |
| Page no. | 39 |
| Keyword | Active ageing, indicators, longevity, well-being of elderly |
| URL Website | http://dept.npru.ac.th |
| Website title | สถาบันวิจัยและพัฒนา มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏนครปฐม |
| ISSN | 2697-522X |
| Abstract | There is a growing importance in the research of longevity, active ageing and its indicators as ageing has profound socialand economic consequences in the 21st century with implications for nearly all sectors of society. As active ageing is a globalgoal in today's ageing world for meeting the challenges of older people and for improving their quality of life, it is important tounderstand the indicators of active ageing for developing policies and programs focused on active ageing in an ageing societylike Thailand. This article aims to provide comparative insights of the important indicators of active ageing in the two provinces.The data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, including 6 participants from Chiang Mai and 6 fromNakhon Pathom, based on convenience and purposive sampling method.The findings provide insights of the important indicators as family or neighborly support, community participation, healthcare improvement and social security to improve the well-being of elderly and concluded with the need of innovative policiesand public services specifically targeted to elderlies' active ageing indicators, including those addressing, health care, socialsecurity, family support, social participation, activities and social protection for the ageing elderly. |
