THE WELL-BEING IN THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION AND GUIDELINES FOR REDUCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROBLEMS

Abstract

This qualitative research method was to study the cause solutions that were consistent with enhancing well-being in the context of Chiang Rai Province and the epidemic situation of the emerging COVID-19 pandemics. Key informants were community leaders, representatives of local administrative officers, leaders, government agency supporting the development of family’s children and women, religious leaders, educators and public health officers, academicians in social development and those who were subjected to domestic violence, totaling 50 informants.

The results showed that the well-being of the people in the COVID-19 situation began with family well-being and the balance of having good physical and mental health, stability and self-reliance. For the causes of domestic violence problems were 1) social context, 2) economic situation and 3) socialization process. The guidelines to reduce family violence problems to promote well-being in the situation of COVID-19 of Chiang Rai Province was to create values and create mutual understanding. Social mechanisms must not ignore domestic violence. Government and local administrative organizations must support the victims in all dimensions.