Time use in elderly people at the low active aging level: a qualitative study

Abstract

Introduction Thailand's population is aging rapidly. Thus, it is necessary to enable elderly people to be independent and actively participate in daily occupations. Objective To describe the time used by elderly people at the low active aging level in a suburban village, in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Method The study was qualitative research, using the narrative interview method. Three case studies on the low level of active aging were collected by following an interview-based guideline. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The results showed that elderly people at the low active aging level spent their time in varied activities, depending on personal factors and their contexts. Elderly people participate in different occupations of everyday life, which consist of activities of daily living and self-care, the instrumental activities of daily living, leisure, and work. Conclusion It was found that elderly people spent their time in four main categories: Activities of daily living, Instrumental ADL, leisure, and work. Enabling elderly people to increase active aging by continuing engagement in social participation and education is still challenging.

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“…The concept of active aging has been already recognized as particularly profiles that for more favorable age actively. 12,30,31 AAI is one factor to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Thailand as a relatively new philosophy to improve human well-being as a development goal. 32,33 Therefore, the many factors; physical, mental, social, enabling factors to pay attention and emphasize to be a great relevant for active aging.…”