Factors Influencing Preparation for Aging among People Aged between 50-59 Years in Sakon Nakhon Municipality
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Thailand has been classified as an aging society. Thus, preparation for aging among the pre-aging population might provide information helpful to promote quality of life of the elderly. The objectives of this descriptive correlational research study were to investigate the preparedness for aging and the factors that influence preparation for aging. The sample group consisted of 214 people aged between 50-59 years, residing in the municipal area of Sakon Nakhon. A multi-stage random sampling method was employed. Data were collected by personal interviews using two questionnaires assessing preparation for aging and factors that may influence preparation for aging. These questionnaires were developed for this study and validated for content validity by three experts. The values for the reliability coefficients of these two questionnaires were .84 for preparation and .87 for influencing factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the pre-aging group in this study exhibited a commendable level of readiness for aging. Concerning each dimension, it was found that health preparedness showed the highest score, followed by social, housing, environmental, technology, and innovation readiness, while economic readiness showed the least value, which was at a modest level. Regarding the influencing factors on preparation for aging, it was revealed that the statistically significant factors included strong social support (β=.541), attitudes toward aging (β=.329), attainment of a bachelor's degree (β=.106), possession of a professional diploma/certificate (β=.081), presence of chronic illnesses (β=-.074), monthly income ranging 30,001–40,000 Baht (β=.091), living arrangements with others (β=-.083), and renting accommodation (β=-.072). In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that pre-aging individuals are ready to enter the elderly stage, and there are many factors influencing their readiness. Therefore, these factors should be taken into account to prepare and support the elderly, which may be different in different contexts.
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