THE ROLE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY CHANUWAN SUBDISTRICT, PHANOM PHRAI DISTRICT, ROI ET PROVINCE

Abstract

This study explores the aim of this study to investigate the role of the elderly in community development. Welfare needs of the elderly and compare the roles of the elderly in community development in Chanuwan Subdistrict, Phanom Phrai District, Roi Et Province. During August-November 2022, 260 people Samples were collected using a questionnaire developed by the researcher. Data were analyzed by using percentage, mean and standard deviation. The hypothesis was tested using T-test (Independent Sample) and F-test (One-way ANOVA).

The research results found were as follows:A study of the roles in community development of the elderly in Chanuwan Subdistrict, Phanom Phrai District, Roi Et Province, found that the samples were 260 people, 164 of whom were female, representing 63.08%, were in the moderate level (S.D. = 0.39) with an average of 3.55 ± 0.34. (S.D.= 0.34) and the roles of the elderly in community development were not significantly different 0.05.

The results of the study should promote government welfare for the elderly in all aspects such as support for career development for the elderly. Including providing health education to the elderly. And should encourage relevant agencies to arrange an environment suitable for the living of the elderly.