Holistic Buddhist Quality of Life of the Elderly in Loei Municipality, Loei Province

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the holistic Buddhist quality of life of the elderly in the municipality of Loei province; 2) compare the holistic Buddhist quality of life of the elderly in the municipality of Loei province according to personal factors. 3) To study the guidelines for promoting the holistic Buddhist quality of life of the elderly in the municipality of Loei Province. This research is a mixed-method research, consisting of quantitative research and qualitative research. Data were collected using questionnaires. The reliability score was .945 and the in-depth interviews analyzed quantitative data and frequency values, with a sample of 364 individuals and 19 key informants.

The qualitative data analysis used content analysis. 1. The overall quality of life of the elderly in the municipality of Loei, Loei Province, found that the overall quality of life was at a high level, with an average of 2.72. When considering each aspect, it was found that the physical aspect had a low quality of life. The average value is 2.50. The mental aspect has a quality of life at a high level with an average value of 2.87. The social aspect has a quality of 2. Elderly people with different genders, ages, and incomes have no difference in overall Buddhist quality of life. Elderly people with different educational status have a statistically significant difference in overall Buddhist quality of life at the 0.05 level. 3. Guidelines for promoting holistic Buddhist quality of life for the elderly in the municipality of Loei, Loei Province, include four key approaches: 1) Promote the elderly (Self-Care Empowerment) 2) Promote the cultivation of the mind. (Mindfulness Cultivation) 3) Promote intellectual development (Wisdom Development) 4) Promote social participation (Social Engagement)