PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROMOTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY PEOPLE, SINPUN SUBDISTRICT, KHAO PHANOM DISTRICT, KRABI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) Study public participation in promoting the quality of life for the elderly in Sinpun Subdistrict, Khao Phanom District, Krabi Province, and 2) Explore suggestions for public participation in promoting the quality of life for the elderly in Sinpun Subdistrict, Khao Phanom District, Krabi Province. The study employs a mixed-method approach, involving a qualitative sample of 20 participants and a quantitative sample of 295 participants. Qualitative data were collected through unstructured interviews with key informants. The statistics used for data analysis include percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings indicate that public participation in promoting the quality of life for the elderly in Sinpun Subdistrict, Khao Phanom District, Krabi Province, had an overall high average score ( = 3.50). When considering each aspect individually, the average scores in descending order were: 1) Participation in receiving benefits, with a high average ( = 3.95), followed by operational participation ( = 3.55), monitoring and evaluation ( = 3.49), and decision-making, which had a low average ( = 3.04). The study further reveals that creating appropriate community spaces for activities that meet the needs of the elderly allows for genuine participation in community activities. Additionally, building a collaborative network within the community among various agencies and stakeholders is a significant strategy, as it supports resources and personnel in achieving sustainable and inclusive quality-of-life development for all elderly individuals in the community.