The potential for civic engagement of older persons in the ageing society of Thailand

Tangchonlatip, Kanchana; Chamratrithirong, Aphichat; Lucktong, Aksarapak

doi:10.1108/jhr-08-2018-0083

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“…Additionally, being active through part-time work positively influenced older adults' mental health while financial stability positively influenced their quality of life. The findings from this study were consistent with results from previous studies [9, 15–20].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

The impact of resiliency on mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand

Ratanasiripong

Khamwong

et al. 2021

JHR

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PurposeThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of resiliency and associated factors on the mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand.Design/methodology/approachThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,800 older adults (M = 69.3, SD = 7.2) from nine provinces across all regions of Thailand. Each participant completed an anonymous paper-based survey that included demographic data, work activities, health behaviors, social support, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults (WHOQOL-OLD).FindingsThrough hierarchical multiple regression, resiliency, social support, exercise and work hours per week were found to be significant predictors of mental health: depression (F (6, 520) = 19.38, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.17); anxiety (F (6, 520) = 18.64, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.17); stress (F (6, 521) = 12.91, p < .001, adjusted R2 = 0.12). Five predictors of quality of life were identified through hierarchical multiple regression: resiliency, social support, exercise, age and family economic status. These predictors explained 35% of the variance, F (5, 1655) = 178.44, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.35.Originality/valueBased on the results of this study, a comprehensive Wellness Program was designed to improve the mental health and quality of life of older adults in Thailand. This Wellness Program included five components: Volunteer Program, Resiliency Building Program, Social Support Program, Exercise Program, and Financial Education Program.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

The impact of resiliency on mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand

Ratanasiripong

Khamwong

et al. 2021

JHR

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“…The study of Tangchonlatip et al (2019) reinforces the idea that if older people are well cared for, have loving families, and have access to responsive public services, they will repay society's kindness by being far more prepared and incredibly willing to participate in the community in productive and beneficial ways.…”

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confidence: 77%

Throwback, trials, and triumphs: stories of unmarried retired Filipina Public School teachers

Bolo,

Singson

2023

TSSJ

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Background: Globally, there is an apparent demographic movement toward an aging population. This poses difficulties, especially for retired public school teachers who are single. Additionally, the researcher, who has spent years offering psychosocial services to clients, is aware of this group's susceptibility to aging-related difficulties that may jeopardize their well-being. Methods: A qualitative-phenomenological approach was adopted. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 participants aged 60 to 80, unmarried retired public school teachers. Employing thematic analysis, interview transcripts were analyzed for themes to organize the data. Results: Four major themes emerged: (1) Embracing a Positive Emotional State, with Sub-themes (a) Awakening of reality being single for life, (b) Maintaining a smooth interpersonal relationship, (c)Achieving a sense of meaning, (2) Confronting the challenges with Sub-themes (a) Dependency of family members (b)Managing financial needs (c) Coming to terms with death (3) Coping With Life Eventualities with Sub-themes (a) Staying productive (b) Participating in Civic and Religious Organizations (c) Connecting with God (4) Breaking stereotypes about being a spinster teacher and ageism. Conclusion: Aging vulnerabilities can particularly challenge those who live without a spouse. However, having a hopeful, positive attitude about the future helps the unmarried remain motivated to cope with life. Ultimately, this will bring the elderly to resiliency and acceptance. Their experiences can add to a growing study in developmental psychology and personality that looks at how life accounts reveal the inherent aspects of lived human experience. The outcome of the past, the wisdom behind the trials, and the success stories of the life of participants were essential for understanding the strategies they use to manage age and aging-related challenges and age successfully. Limitations of the findings: The scope was limited to Northern Negros area while the number of participants in this study was within the acceptable range of six (6). The participants were all female and all were teachers from the public school system. Thus, the findings are not conclusive, and this limitation made it difficult to explore their experiences within the broader context of their lives. Direction for Future Research: Future research can be built upon the results that were acquired in this study. Further research could also be done on effective preventative and therapeutic strategies for elderly single people. It is advised to conduct additional research using more extensive samples of this demographic that is to include single male retired public and private school teachers. A longitudinal study might provide a more comprehensive and in-depth view of aging and spinsterhood. Examining the extended family's perspectives, other professions, and the larger population is an aspect that could help broaden and deepen the understanding of the experiences of single and retired teachers. Practical Value of the Paper: The findings will serve as baseline data for improving interventions and programs of DepEd and OSCA, which must concentrate on offering practical assistance, like psychosocial services and a solution for social acceptance, to eradicate stigma. Mental health professionals must have knowledge and guidance on how to facilitate the well-being of the elderly and enhance their quality of life as they age.

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“…In Thailand, there is a continually increasing need for palliative care post-hospitalization of elderly patients, particularly in family caregiver settings [ 1 ]. The primary care of CIBEPs is often provided by caregivers [ 2 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Listening to Caregivers’ Voices: The Informal Family Caregiver Burden of Caring for Chronically Ill Bedridden Elderly Patients

Mamom

Daovisan

2022

IJERPH

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The informal family caregiver burden (IFCB) for chronically ill bedridden elderly patients (CIBEPs) is a major issue worldwide. It is a significant challenge due to the ongoing increased palliative care in the family setting; therefore, we explored the IFCB of caring for CIBEPs in Thailand. This article utilized a qualitative method, the total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) approach, with purposive sampling of thirty respondents between September and December 2020. The data were analyzed using cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) to determine the relationship between the driving and dependence power of the enabling factors. The IFCB of the palliative care of CIBEPs was associated with primary care, nursing, extrinsic monitoring and complication prevention. The results showed that the IFCB involves taking responsibility, daily workload, follow-up caring, caring tasks, caregiving strain, financial distress, patient support, external support and caregiving strategy; thus, assistance with taking responsibility, extrinsic monitoring and follow-up care daily tasks may reduce the caregiver burden.

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The potential for civic engagement of older persons in the ageing society of Thailand

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

The impact of resiliency on mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand

The impact of resiliency on mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand

Throwback, trials, and triumphs: stories of unmarried retired Filipina Public School teachers

Listening to Caregivers’ Voices: The Informal Family Caregiver Burden of Caring for Chronically Ill Bedridden Elderly Patients

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