Community potential perception for preparing the community in entering a quality aging society in Nong Ngu Lueam Subdistrict, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Keywords:
Preparing, Aging, Community potential, Aging societyAbstract
The purpose of this research was to study the perception of community potential and compare scores on the perceptions of community potential in preparing for a quality aging society of the sample which classified by personal factors and the participation of community activities. Data were collected from 122 participants, Nong Ngu Lueam Subdistrict, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The questionnaire was applied to assess the community's potential in 3 aspects: community participation, community leadership, and commitment. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics; the Mann-Whitney-U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test.
Most of the sample perceived a high and a moderate level of community potential (66.4% and 33.6%, respectively). The perception of the potential of community leadership was difference between community members and village committee/community leaders (p-value < 0.05). In addition, the perception of community's potential differed according to the duration of participation in community activities. It was found that in the groups who spent time participating in other community activities, such as only when there was a group activity/group stage/merit event, the perception of community's potential was different from those who participated in 1-2 days per week and those who participated in 3 or more days per week (p-value < 0.05). Those who participated in community activities 3 or more days a week had higher perceptions of community commitment potential than those who participated one to two days a week and those who participated in other forms of participation (p-value < 0.05). Therefore, promotion of spending time together in the community, enhancing community engagement, and development of leadership among stakeholders is necessary for the readiness of entering in an aging society.
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