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
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Happiness
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Mental health
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Nursing
preventive psychiatry
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