Potential Building for Community Development of Elders in the Northeastern Region of Thailand

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dc.contributor.authorNittaya Taweecheep
dc.contributor.authorSawittri Kadsanuk
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-10T07:36:30Z
dc.date.available2025-03-10T07:36:30Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe objectives of this research were to 1) examine the current state of potential building, 2) explore a guideline for potential building, and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of potential building for community development of elders in the northeastern region of Thailand. The study uses participatory action research and quantitative research methods, and draws on a sample of 60 male and female elders aged 60 years old or over residing in the northeastern region, 3 community leaders, and 3 government officers, totaling 66 persons. The instruments used for data collection were in-depth interviews, a focus group discussion, training workshops, a field trip, and participant and non-participant observation. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The statistics used for quantitative data analysis were mean, standard deviation and t-test. It was found that the elders wished to build their potential for community development in terms of knowledge, skills, adjustment and living in the society. The guideline for potential building for community development consists of four steps, which are planning, action, observation and reflection. Moreover, the elders enjoyed � 2019, Thammasat University. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.citationThammasat Review
dc.identifier.doi10.14456/tureview.2019.14
dc.identifier.issn8595747
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85175110286
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.dusit.ac.th//handle/123456789/4851
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherThammasat University
dc.rights.holderScopus
dc.subjectCommunity Development
dc.subjectElders
dc.subjectPotential Building
dc.titlePotential Building for Community Development of Elders in the Northeastern Region of Thailand
dc.typeArticle
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oaire.citation.endPage109
oaire.citation.issue2
oaire.citation.startPage82
oaire.citation.volume22
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