Enhancing the Quality of Life of the Elderly in Chonburi Province

Abstract

This research aims to: (1) examine the levels of social capital, social support, basic services, and intercultural communication; and (2) study the level of quality
of life enhancement among the elderly in Chonburi Province. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 400 elderly individuals residing in Chonburi
Province. The statistics employed for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that: (1) social capital,
social support, basic services, and intercultural communication were all at the highest level; and (2) the enhancement of quality of life among the elderly in
Chonburi Province was also at the highest level. This research can be beneficial for relevant agencies such as the Department of Older Persons, the Ministry of
Public Health, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and local administrative organizations in Chonburi Province. The findings can be used
as guidelines for formulating policies to further improve the quality of life of the elderly.