Occupational Groups and Proper Labor Market Connection to Enhance the Community Wisdom Pass-on Opportunity by the Elderly to a Multicultural Network DOI:

Abstract

This research aims to study the linkage between professions and appropriate job markets to promote opportunities for the elderly to transfer knowledge to the cultural network community of Takhian Village, Takhian Subdistrict, Kab Choeng District, Surin Province. Mixed-method research combines qualitative research through interviews and group discussions with selected target groups, totalling 10 individuals. Content analysis and quantitative research were conducted by collecting data from questionnaires with representatives of the elderly in the community as the main data providers, totaling 30 individuals. Data analysis was conducted using computer programs, utilizing statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

Research findings reveal that linking professions and suitable job markets promotes opportunities for knowledge transfer among the elderly to the cultural network community of Tahitian Village. The elderly in the community share the same culture, predominantly consisting of Khmer, Lao, and Kuay ethnic groups, in their way of life. Agriculture is the primary occupation, and job creation stems from community activities, particularly religious activities, and joint activities through elderly learning channels for well-being, such as at Santiwivek Temple, Takhian Subdistrict, Kab Choeng District, Surin Province. Opportunities for linking professions and job markets arising from community knowledge among the elderly indicate that from the working-age population to the elderly, there are self-assessment and evaluation levels of opinions on four aspects: physical health, mental health, socio-environmental, and economic aspects. Overall, they are at a moderate level, with the highest average opportunity in the socio-environmental aspect ( =3.76), followed by physical health ( =3.56) and mental health ( =3.52). It indicates that socializing or grouping for community activities is regular and suitable for living. The elderly who are physically and mentally capable are satisfied with living a happy and peaceful life, with the average level at a moderate level in terms of economics ( =3.10). It was found that there is a desire to collaborate in developing professions to generate income for themselves, spending according to necessity, having the ability or skills to generate income for themselves and saving at a moderate level. The ability to transfer knowledge and expertise in professions to the community to create jobs is at a low level.