Daily Living Practice of the Life-Satisfied Thai Elderly

Othaganont, Pranom; Sinthuvorakan, Chownpis; Jensupakarn, Pongsai

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“…However, in suburban and urban areas, religion and family relationships were not a strong concern because of new invading international culture. Matsubayashi et al (1992) and Othaganont, Sinthuvorakan, and Jensupakarn (2002) found that religious activities and a good relationship with others, including family members, are important in determining life satisfaction and feeling good in the elderly. Knodel et al's study (1987, as cited in Gray & Kramanon, 2007 indicated that the Buddhist religion has been considered an important aspect of the Thai people, as it influences their attitudes, thoughts and way of life.…”

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Happiness among the elderly in communities: A study in senior clubs of Chonburi Province, Thailand

Sumngern

Azeredo

Subgranon

et al. 2010

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim: To study the levels of happiness perception in the elderly in different regions, and determine the reasons affecting it. Methods: The Thai Happiness Indicators: THI-15; 2001 were used in this study of 306 participants (Ն60 years) in different regions: rural, suburban, and urban. The elderly were chosen by chance from those belonging to Thai senior clubs in opportunistic random. Results:The elderly perceived their happiness as good, fair, and poor, respectively, 12.4%, 37.9%, and 49.7%. There was a difference in happiness perception among the regions: poor happiness perception (64.5%, 61.2%, and 22.8% in rural, suburban, and urban areas, respectively) (P < 0.001). We also verified that there was a difference in poor happiness perception between males (57.9%) and females (42.2%) (P < 0.01). There were differences in the happiness perception among people with different levels of education (c 2 (4, N = 306) = 14.15, P = 0.007). There was also a difference between happiness perceptions as related to occupation: the results showed elderly who were not working had a better score of happiness perception than the elderly who had to work. Conclusions: Although we cannot generalize from the results the happiness of all Thai elderly, the present study found that formal education, geographical areas, and gender can influence happiness. Health-care providers should be concerned about and provide the proper intervention and/or activities in order to alleviate the mental health problems among the elderly in communities, especially the elderly who are identified with poor happiness.

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“…The study by Othaganont, Sinthuvorakan, and Jensupakarn (2002) indicated that well-planned use of income contributes to life satisfaction of Thai elderly.…”

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Happiness among the elderly in communities: A study in senior clubs of Chonburi Province, Thailand

Sumngern

Azeredo

Subgranon

et al. 2010

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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“…Thai elderly report religious beliefs, children, and contributing in a meaningful way to the community as important to life satisfaction (Othaganont, Sinthuvorakan, & Jensupakarn, 2002). Conversely, difficult family relationships are described as one of the major reasons for depression in Thai elders.…”

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“…The global pattern of ageing populations is accelerated in Thailand, as with other Asian countries, as a consequence of a rapid increase in longevity due to recent economic and social developments, followed by a sharp fall in the birth rate (Lau, Chi, & McKenna, 1998;Limanonda). Over the last two decades the average life expectancy for females increased from 65 to 75 years (Chirawatkul, Patanasri, & Koochaiyasit, 2002;Othaganont, Sinthuvorakan, & Jensupakarn, 2002). Households in the north of Thailand have a robust matrilineal tradition with kinship and family ancestry being established through the female line (Klausner, 1998;Kwong, 2000;Limanonda;Vichit-Vadakan, 1994).…”

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Offerings: Food Traditions of Older Thai Women at Songkran

Clair¹,

Bunrayong

Vittayakorn

et al. 2004

Journal of Occupational Science

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It is deep within our hearts that we have to do this." Such words reflect the potency of subjective and social meaning of food occupations for older Thai women at Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year. This paper presents the Thai findings from a multi-site research project exploring older women's experiences of food occupations at Songkran in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, and Kentucky, USA. Narrative data for this study were collected through focus group interviews with 33 Thai women aged 60 years or over as the women talked about planning, preparing, and offering food at Songkran. The women's stories reveal the centrality of carrying on ritualistic food traditions in Chiang Mai society. They must know and follow the ancient ways and recipes taught by mothers and grandmothers as they prepare themselves and the foods for going to the temple where they offer food to the monks and their deceased ancestors. Happiness comes from earning merit, doing the jobs themselves and knowing they contribute to a good and generous Thai society. Their ways are the traditional ways. Doing and passing on food occupations to their daughters and granddaughters will "serve the good traditions forever." The findings from this study contribute to the occupational science literature through documenting food occupations and their meanings for older women within one cultural group. The multi-site nature of the project contributes to understandings of occupation that transcend cultural boundaries.

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“…[26]. The findings suggest the importance of Thai elderly's good practice on food habits, regular exercise, seeking knowledge toward health, religious activity involvement, good relationships with others, and well-planned income and expenses resulting in life satisfaction [27]. Buraskorn et al suggested "clubs for the elderly" as effective in improving "purpose of life feeling" in Thailand [28].…”

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Comparison of Factors Related to Elderly People’s Purpose of Life in Japan and Thailand

Ohue¹,

Rujkorakarn²,

Suwannimitr³

et al. 2015

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Purpose: In the present study, the features of "purpose of life" of elderly persons in Japan and Thailand are clarified by focusing on this concept and its related factors, and through the comparison of the results of Japan and Thailand. Methods: The Japanese subjects consist of the elderly aged 60 or older. The Thai subjects consist of the elderly aged 60 or older who live in Thailand. A sum of 250 subjects (men and women) per country will be studied. They were asked about their individual attribution and maintenance of healthy condition. Moreover, 19 items were examined as events leading to life purpose. These items were measured using the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Results: Data from 200 elderly people (male: 67, female: 133) in Thailand and 234 elderly people (male: 49, female: 185) in Japan were used in the analysis. Regarding an "Events Leading to Life Purpose," it was suggested that "activities to enhance learning and culture" and "neighbors and friends, and socializing with acquaintances" helped both in Japan and Thailand. Moreover, "elderly persons' club activities" and "child" were effective in Thailand, while "spouse" and "grandchild" were effective in Japan. Moreover, Model 1 (event, disease → purpose of life → mental health, and IADL) that became purpose of life for both countries was adopted. Conclusion: In order to improve older adults' mental health and ADL by improving "purpose of life", it is required to increase the events leading to life purpose and to prevent illness for both countries. In particular, "activities to enhance learning and culture" and "neighbors and friends, and socializing with acquaintances" was the activity which raises "purpose of life". Then, "elderly persons' club activities" and "child" were effective in Thailand, while "spouse" and "grandchild" were effective in Japan.

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Daily Living Practice of the Life-Satisfied Thai Elderly

Cited by 16 publications

References 5 publications

Happiness among the elderly in communities: A study in senior clubs of Chonburi Province, Thailand

Happiness among the elderly in communities: A study in senior clubs of Chonburi Province, Thailand

Offerings: Food Traditions of Older Thai Women at Songkran

Comparison of Factors Related to Elderly People’s Purpose of Life in Japan and Thailand

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