Preparation for Entering the Aging Society of the Population in Bungwai Sub-District, Warin Chamrab District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This research is survey research aimed at the preparation for entering the aging society of the population in Bungwai Sub-District, Warin Chamrab District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The samples consisted of late adults aged 20-59 years old. A total of 476 people were selected as a sample in the research by simple random. The tools used for data collection consisted of a questionnaire of preparation for entering the aging society. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistics are the confidence intervals at the 95% confidence level. The study showed that the samples were prepared to enter the aging society at a moderate level (1.29±0.44 point). For the preparation for entering an aging society in 4 aspects, it was found that health was the highest score (1.43±0.50 points), followed by social (1.35±0.45 points), economic (1.32±0.45 points), and condition, and ambient (1.06±0.36 points) respectively. Organizations in charge of activities to support the aging society in the sub-district should promote activities to prepare people for the economy and the living environment because there is still a moderate level. If people are economically ready and have sufficient income, They could lead to more savings left over to improve their living conditions in the elderly.