Factors Associated with Preparedness Behaviors for Active Ageing Among Students at a Private University
Keywords:
Active ageing, Ageing preparation behaviors, University studentAbstract
Thailand is already a complete aged society and is expected to soon transition into a super-aged society. This demographic shift has impacted every dimension of the country. Therefore, preparing in advance for healthy and active ageing is essential, particularly in terms of health, social participation, and life security. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine factors associated with preparedness behaviors for active ageing, based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. The participants consisted of 400 students in their final or penultimate year at a private university, selected through systematic random sampling. The research instruments comprised Part 1: personal information questionnaire; Part 2: questionnaire on factors based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model; and Part 3: preparedness behaviors for active ageing questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation and point-biserial correlation.
The results revealed that the participants’ preparation behaviors for active ageing were at a high level (M = 2.04, SD = 0.50). The factors significantly associated with preparation behaviors included access to services (rs = .594, p < .001), adequacy of facilities (rs = .548, p < .001), support from others (rs = .519, p < .001), self-efficacy in preparation (rs = .510, p < .001), attitudes toward preparation (rs = .387, p < .001), perceived benefits of preparation (rs = .379, p < .001), knowledge about preparation (rs = .262, p < .001), and age (rs = .123, p = .014).
These findings provide a foundation for designing activities that promote preparation for active ageing among university students. Such activities needed to be tailored to the participants’ age and to emphasize fostering positive attitudes toward preparation, enhancing perceived benefits, and strengthening self-efficacy in adopting healthy practices. Furthermore, universities and related agencies are advised to ensure supportive environments by providing adequate facilities and accessible services to promote readiness for active ageing.
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