Factors Affecting the Development of the Quality of Life of People in Roi Et Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: Human resources are very important in developing the country to be as prosperous as other countries. A good quality of life is something that everyone desires, but to have a good quality of life depends on many factors and components, each factor is more or less important but varies according to the attitude of individuals and society. The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province, 2) to study factors affecting the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province, and 3) to study guidelines for the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province.

Methodology: This research was mixed methods research between quantitative research and qualitative research. The sample groups used in the research included people, government agencies, and local agencies having voting rights in Roi Et province, with a total number of 400 people. The target groups used in the research were: public sector representatives, government sector representatives, private sector representatives, and local sector representatives, with a total number of 20 people. Data were collected from interviews and group discussions. The sample groups used in the research include public sector representatives, government sector representatives, private sector representatives, and local sector representatives, with a total number of 16 people. The research instruments were questionnaires and interview forms. The statistics used for analyzing data comprised frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis using the Stepwise selection method in the result discussion.

Results: (1) the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province, overall, was found that the most opinion on the development of the quality of life of people was rated at a moderate level. When considering each aspect, it was found that social relationship was at a moderate level, the environmental aspect was at a moderate level, the mental aspect was at a moderate level, and the physical aspect was at a moderate level respectively. (2) The correlation coefficient (r) was equal to 1.485. It showed that the factors affecting the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province, overall, had a relationship in the same direction at a moderate level in all aspects. (3) Guidelines for the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province synthesized by the researcher and confirmed on a format by the experts consisted of 4 main components including 1) verification and improvement, 2) development planning, 3) collaborative management, and 4) efficiency evaluation. This was a model developed to lead to a process of guidelines for the development of the quality of life of people. Results of verification from group discussion regarding appropriateness, consistency, feasibility, and the usefulness of guidelines for the development of the quality of life of people in Roi Et province found that the appropriateness index for each item at 0.824 level was considered that the model was appropriate, consistent, feasible, and useful.

Conclusion: The overall quality of life in Roi Et province is perceived as moderate, with specific aspects such as social relationships, environment, mental well-being, and physical health also falling within the moderate range. The proposed development strategies, validated through expert input, encompass inspection and adaptation, development planning, cooperative management, and performance evaluation, demonstrating a positive and moderate correlation in influencing the overall quality of life. The model's confirmed appropriateness index of 0.824 further underscores its suitability, alignment, feasibility, and practicality for enhancing the quality of life in Roi Et province.