Trajectories of Engagement in Social Activities for Active Aging: A Case Study of Older Adult Schools in Thailand
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This qualitative study aimed at explaining the nature and mode of continuous engagement in social activities that lead to active aging among older adults regarding four dimensions, including engagement in activities, mode of engagement, management of problems and barriers, and results of the engagement in social activities. The sample was selected through multi-stage sampling from six regions of Thailand. One school was selected from each region, and 60 key informants were purposively selected from older adults who engaged in school-based activities for more than three years. Data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview forms developed by the researchers. The data obtained were analyzed to create an inductive conclusion. The findings revealed that the way of continuous engagement in social activities leading to active aging in older adults consists of a decision to participate in activities for the following five reasons: 1) received information about the activity; 2) self-management; 3) the form of social activity; 4) known acquaintances in activities; and 5) the benefits of activities, and engagement in activities, which was divided into four phases: 1) starting from activities in which older adults had experience, knowledge, ability, and which were suitable for older adults’ health; 2) performing activities according to one's abilities; 3) self-assessment and resulting benefits; and 4) proposing methods to modify activities to ensure continuity of participation in activities. The findings indicated that activities that older adults can engage in on an ongoing basis to support active aging must be compatible with their leisure time and allow them to manage their engagement. In addition, older adults should receive support in order to participate in the activities, and be able to identify activities that are consistent with community context, beneficial, and suitable for older adults.
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