SYNTHESIS OF RESEARCH ON COMMUNITY’S PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY

Abstract

          This study aimed to synthesize research papers on community’s participation in social service management for the elderly in two areas general information and research results. Qualitative synthesis methodology and documentary research were applied. The data were collected from 29 theses and research papers publicized from B.E. 2544 to B.E. 2562. The research tools included data record forms, and research result records. The study revealed that 1) most of the research papers are theses published during B.E. 2557 to B.E. 2562. Most of which were conducted in the form of action research followed by participatory action research, qualitative research, mix methodology research and quantitative research respectively. The samples are the elderly in the communities. 2) Regarding research results, the study indicated that 1) the community’s participation in social service management consisted of identifying problems, planning, progressing, and following and evaluating. 2) Most of the social services were projected onto health cares followed by provision of job opportunities and incomes, education, recreation, and general social services. 3) Factors supporting social service management included the strength of the community and the elderly, complete participation of all stakeholders, and effective project management. 4) Problems and obstacles were that the elderly normally have health and economic inadequacy, communities have been highly urbanized, and the services provided did not respond the elderly’s needs. As a consequence, all the involved sectors have to offer opportunities and encourage the elderly to take part in every step of social service management to improve its potential and find a proper pathway to the social service management responding the needs of the elderly.