Family Well-being in Bangkok: Definition and Relating Factors

Abstract

When the concept of happiness becomes more important. Nowadays, the development of family happiness therefore is important for the development of people in every country. The happiness of the family can be assessed from many indicators. "Family well-being" is another indicator that is important and beneficial to human development in the country. This research therefore studies the perception of well-being of Thai families living in Bangkok through a focus group discussion of 35 family representative groups in Bangkok. A focus group discussion revealed the meaning and the factors relating to the well-being of Thai families under the rapidly changing social, cultural and economic environment. This will be a way to develop and promote the well-being of Thai families in Bangkok in accordance with current context and to further develop the indicators of well-being of Thai families that are suitable.