Predictive Factors for the quality of life of the elderly among in Rung Subdistrict, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

This study is a discriptive research aimed at investigating the quality of life of elderly individuals and analyzing the predictive factors of the quality of life of elderly individuals in Rung Sub-district, Kantaralak District, Sisaket Province. The sample group consists of individuals aged 60 and above, who are registered residents and have been residing in Rung Sub-district for at least 6 months. The sample size is 324 people, selected through simple random sampling. The research tool used is a questionnaire to collect data, which is then analyzed using inferential statistics, including percentages, means, standard deviations, and inferential statistics such as multiple linear regression analysis.

The study found that the majority of elderly individuals in Rung Sub-district have a moderate level of quality of life, accounting for 78.7%. The next level down is categorized as good, representing 14.8%. Statistically significant factors related to the quality of life of the elderly at a .05 level include occupation, income sufficiency, chronic illnesses, perception of health status, ability to perform daily activities, self-esteem, social support, and community participation. The most statistically significant factors predicting the quality of life of the elderly are social support, perception of health status, income sufficiency, and self-esteem, which together can predict the quality of life of the elderly by 43.3%. This study's findings can be used to plan for improving the quality of life of the elderly in caregiving efforts.