Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to: 1) examine the levels of quality of life and graceful aging in terms of physical, psychological, environmental, and social relationship dimensions among older adults in Phitsanulok Municipality; and 2) investigate the relationship between quality of life and graceful aging among these older adults. The sample consisted of 100 older adults aged 60 years and over who were members of the Mahanupap Community Health Center Elderly Club, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire with Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients of .88 and 0.90. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient to examine the relationships. The results revealed that: 1) the overall quality of life among older adults in Phitsanulok Municipality was at a good level (67.00%), and their overall level of graceful aging was high. Most participants demonstrated a moderate level of capability (63.00%). Quality of life was positively correlated with graceful aging (r= 0.468), with statistical significance at the .01 level. Furthermore, when analyzing the specific dimensions of graceful aging in relation to quality of life, it was found that continuous learning (r= 0.456) and having a health-promoting lifestyle (r= 0.426) were moderately and positively correlated with quality of life, both with statistical significance at the .01 level. The findings from this study can be used to inform the development of guidelines and necessary measures to promote and enhance the multidimensional care of older adults, enabling them to age gracefully in accordance with cultural values.
Institution: Boromarajonani College of Nursing Buddhachinaraj
Language: Thai
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220608945