Abstract:
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This study has 3 objectives. 1) Study the general characteristics of the elderly in San Kamphaeng District. 2) to study the happiness level of the elderly In San Kamphaeng District 3) Analyze the relationships between factors that affect happiness levels and happiness levels of the elderly in San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province. The data from the questionnaire number 400 samples, most of the elderly are female. The elderly are between 60-69 years of age. Most of the elderly have their education at primary level. The majority of the elderly have marital status. And most of them have general employment From the analysis of happiness levels of the elderly in San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province The majority of the elderly in San Kamphaeng District were happy at a moderate level, 58 percent, followed by the elderly in San Kamphaeng District were at a high level of ,35.8 percent and the elderly in San Kamphaeng District were at a very high level of happiness, 6.2 percent.
When analyzing the relationship between factors affecting the happiness level of the elderly in San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai by using the Ordered Probit model, including interpretation by analyzing the Marginal Effect from the Ordered Probit model, found that the factors affecting the happiness of the elderly are family factors such as family love, harmony, respect and honor. Economic factors are savings and debt. Health factors include chronic illnesses that require constant treatment. Psychological factors include the ability to control the mind when a critical or serious event occurs. And environmental factors, such as having an environment that is free from environmental pollution can conclude that the elderly have a family that is in love, mutual respect and dignity. Elderly have personal savings without debt and do not have any chronic illnesses that need constant treatment. The elderly have the ability to control their emotions when a critical or serious. And the elderly have a good environment, free from chemicals pollution. These factors result in the elderly in San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province.
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