Factors Affecting the Quality of Life of The Elderly in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok

Abstract

This article aims to (1) examine elderly people's opinions on welfare, (2) assess their quality of life, (3) compare differences in quality of life based on personal factors, and (4) explore factors influencing their quality of life in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok. This quantitative study used a questionnaire for data collection and applied statistical methods including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Independent t-test, Independent sample F-test, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The findings reveal that: (1) Government-provided elderly welfare is generally moderate, with social welfare ranked highest, followed by economic welfare, life security, and education. (2) The overall quality of life of the elderly is high, with psychological well-being ranked highest, followed by physical health, environmental conditions, and social relationships. (3) Elderly individuals with differences in gender, marital status, education, occupation, and income showed varying quality of life, but age did not impact it. (4) Elderly welfare significantly influences the quality of life of elderly people in Ratchathewi, with social factors having the greatest impact (β = .522), followed by economic factors (β = .188) and life security (β = .160). The model explains 53.60% of the variance in quality of life (Adjusted R² = .536).