ปัจจัยที่ส่งผลต่อความสุขของผู้สูงอายุในชมรมผู้สูงอายุ ตำบลบางปลา อำเภอบางพลี จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ

Darunwan  Somjai; Duanghathai  Saengsawang; Wiphavann  Phengphanich; Phasakorn  Klinkw; Phattharawadi  Homsombat; Thitinan  Joraga; Sununta  Hongto; Inthira  Hernguntod; Wimonrat  Gunakum

Authors

Darunwan Somjai Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Duanghathai Saengsawang Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Wiphavann Phengphanich Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Phasakorn Klinkw Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Phattharawadi Homsombat Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Thitinan Joraga Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Sununta Hongto Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Inthira Hernguntod Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Wimonrat Gunakum Faculty of Public Health and Environment, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University

Keywords:

Elderly Happiness, Elderly Club, Health and Well-being

Abstract

This cross-sectional survey research aimed to examine the level of happiness among older adults and to identify factors influencing their happiness in the Elderly Club of Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. A total of 88 participants were recruited using a structured questionnaire. The reliability coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha) of the well-being and happiness scales were 0.908 and 0.938, respectively. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression analysis.

The findings indicated that most participants were female (56.81%), aged between 60 and 70 years (71.69%), had completed primary education (67.05%), and had irregular or no fixed income (64.77%). More than half had underlying diseases (59.09%) and were married (53.41%). Regarding economic status, 38.64% reported a monthly personal income exceeding 10,000 baht, 57.96% had monthly expenses below 5,000 baht, 44.32% reported a household income below 20,000 baht per month, and 76.14% had no debt. The overall mean happiness score was at a high level (M = 4.28). Multiple regression analysis revealed that three factors significantly influenced happiness: age (p = 0.009), irregular employment status (p = 0.019), and social well-being (p = 0.011). Increasing age was associated with lower happiness levels, while having irregular income was negatively associated with happiness. In contrast, higher levels of social well-being were positively associated with greater happiness. These three variables jointly explained 21% of the variance in happiness. The findings suggest that local authorities should promote stable income-generating opportunities for older adults and organize regular community-based social activities to enhance social well-being and improve overall happiness among older adults in the community.

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