Role of the elderly in local policy participation in quality-of life development: A Case Study of Samet Tai Subdistrict Administration Organization, Samet Tai Subdistrict, Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao

Abstract

Abstract

            This research has the objective 1) To study the role of the elderly in participating in local policies on improving the quality of life in the Samet Tai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samet Tai Subdistrict, Bang Kla District, Chachoengsao Province. 2) To study the problems and obstacles of the elderly in participating in local policies. In terms of improving the quality of life in the Samet Tai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samet Tai Subdistrict, Bang Kla District, Chachoengsao Province, using document study (Documentary Research) and in-depth interviews (In-depth Interview) from collecting data on key informants (Key Informant) found that.

1. Local level policies regarding the quality of life of the elderly that have characteristics related to the missions and duties of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization. In terms of promoting quality of life, education, religion, art, and cultural traditions. local wisdom and honor and protect the institutions of the nation, religion, and monarchy which the main projects will be related to welfare provision Caring for the elderly includes psychological development. as well as improving the quality of life by setting up a center to develop the quality of life and promote careers for the elderly. There is a steering committee for operating and reporting performance results.


2. Factors affecting the role of the elderly in participating in local policies for improving the quality of life were found to be 1) related to factors of the hidden population, that is, the elderly is not in the area receiving services of the Administrative Organization. Samet Tai Subdistrict But their names are still listed in the house registration in the Samet Tai Subdistrict Administrative Organization area. 2) The readiness in terms of status of the elderly who can help themselves, being ready in terms of assets, not having to rely on agencies that provide assistance. 3) Mental state that is tied to the place of residence 4) Readiness of the place to provide services which may still have limitations in the sufficiency of services for the elderly or organizing activities that require a continuous period Readiness in terms of location 5) Factors related to travel that cannot be traveled on your own. Some elderly people must have children and grandchildren drop them off and someone must pick them up. It has become one of the issues related to factors affecting participation in various project activities.

Keywords: the elderly, participation, local policy