Abstract:
This study was survey research to investigate adjustment of poor older persons in
Phetchabun Province regarding finance, physical health, psychological and social factors and
studied factors affecting adjustment of poor older persons in Phetchabun Province. Samples
of 185 poor older persons both male and female were over 60 years of age, not living alone,
had an income equal to or lower than 780 bath/month which according to self-assessment was
insufficient funds. The tool for data collection was an interview form and an in-depth
interview form. The procedure was conducted from September–November 2003. Statistical
analysis was completed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Stepwise Multiple
Regression Analysis.
The results showed that most poor older persons had an overall level of adjustment
that was positive at 56.76% and that most of them had adjusted economically at 53.51%,
physical health was negative at 56.22%, showed negative psychological states of mind at
51.35% and social adjustment was positive at 54.59%. When analyzed on variables predicting
adjustment of poor older persons, it was found that self-esteem, vision of life and family
relationship affected adjustment of poor older persons at 31.1%
This study indicated that unit section where was implementing on poor older persons
should establish projects and services for poor older persons to promote their well-being.
There should be pension funds, they should be encouraged to be active and people should be
encouraged to care for them.