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

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 (≥60 years) in different regions: rural, suburban, and urban. The elderly w...

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Published in:Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS 2010-06, Vol.7 (1), p.47-54
Main Authors: SUMNGERN, Chommanard, AZEREDO, Zaida, SUBGRANON, Rarchaneeporn, SUNGVORAWONGPHANA, Narirat, MATOS, Eduarda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Happiness
Humans
Male
Mental health
Middle Aged
Nursing
preventive psychiatry
Public health
Thailand
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Summary: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 (≥60 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 
ISSN:1742-7932
1742-7924
DOI:10.1111/j.1742-7924.2010.00139.x