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Strategies for Addressing Inequality in Access to Social Welfare for Elderly Individuals with Disabilities, through Participatory Multisectoral Involvement in Uttaradit Province
No full text The purposes of this research were to investigate the conditions and factors influencing inequality in access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities in Uttaradit Province; to develop strategies; and to formulate policy recommendations for strategies addressing the inequality in access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities in Uttaradit Province, utilizing a research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Through quantitative research, the study focused on a sample group comprising 205 elderly individuals with disabilities. The sample was selected using a Multi-stage Sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Multiple Regression Analysis. For the qualitative research component, in-depth interviews were conducted with four groups of social actors: administrators, operational personnels, community leaders, and local representatives of the elderly or caregivers of the elderly with disabilities in the Uttaradit Province, totaling 20 individuals. The strategies were developed in a focus group, while the evaluation of strategic suitability was performed by experts who specialized in provision of social welfare for elderly people at local and national levels. The data were analyzed with Content Analysis methods. The research findings revealed that the overall situation of inequality in access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities in the Uttaradit Province was at a moderate level. Factors related to policy support, local-level management, service resources, collaboration among relevant organizations, and perception of personal rights contributed jointly to predict the inequality in access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities in the area, accounting for 42.3%. The six formulated strategies included 1) establishing a policy mechanism to promote access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities at the local level, 2) enhancing the quality of social welfare management to meet standards, 3) promoting and connecting collaborative networks across all sectors, 4) advocating proactive measures to promote comprehensive and equal access to social welfare rights, 5) developing knowledge, databases, technological innovations, and community-friendly amenities to support daily living, and 6) monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of social welfare access based on participatory principles. The developed strategies presented a feasible and appropriate overview for practical implementation. With regard to policy recommendations at local level, it should establish canons, ordinances, or regulations for supporting and enhancing the quality of life for elderly and disabled individuals, encourage supplementary occupation, foster saving as well as investment, and expand social care systems for the elderly. At provincial level, it should connect operational plans both departmental and ministerial levels with provincial development plans, empower the support for network partners as well as entrepreneurs to create technology and innovation for rehabilitating elderly individuals with disabilities. At governmental level, it should focus on the integration from operations across multiple sectors to solve the inequality in access to social welfare for elderly individuals with disabilities under dimensions of health, lifelong learning and education, vocational promotion and income, housing, recreation, justice process, and general social services.
Keywords: Strategies for Addressing Inequality, Social Welfare, Elderly Individuals with Disabilitie
Navigating Trust: A Comparative Analysis of Generalized and Particularized Trust on the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand
No full text This study explores the nuanced influences of generalized and particularized trust on the quality of life among family caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand, with a specific focus on elderly individuals experiencing dependency conditions in Health Region 2. The population of interest, totaling 11,187 dependent elderly individuals, necessitated a comprehensive approach to sample selection. Utilizing Taro Yamane’s formula, the study strategically sampled 400 family caregivers through Quota Sampling, ensuring proportional representation from Sukhothai, Tak, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, and Phetchabun provinces. The research tools, meticulously crafted questionnaires, draw from the WHOQOL-100 instrument and cover three distinct themes: general information, family caregiver trust, and quality of life. The analysis employs a multifaceted approach, encompassing descriptive statistics, a correlation matrix, and advanced regression techniques. Findings reveal a complex interplay of trust dynamics shaping the caregiving landscape. Generalized trust fosters societal confidence and community engagement, while particularized trust, deeply embedded in familial bonds, emerges as a cornerstone in the caregiving experience. Acknowledging cultural nuances and social intricacies, the study underscores the heightened relevance of particularized trust in enhancing the well-being of family caregivers. This research, enriched by a diverse sample of 400 family caregivers across provinces, contributes significantly to the discourse on caregiver dynamics. The findings highlight the importance of familial and interpersonal relationships in improving the quality of life for family caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand. Interventions should prioritize strengthening family bonds, communication strategies, and support networks, leveraging the cultural emphasis on trust and collaboration. Targeted initiatives should address the needs of female caregivers aged 51-60, focusing on education, financial support, and income generation for those below the poverty line. Continuous research is encouraged to ensure interventions remain responsive to the evolving caregiving dynamics in the region.
Keywords: Generalized Trust, Particularized Trust, Quality of Life, Family Caregivers, Lower Northern Thailan
Integrating Social Enterprise for Cultural Landscape Conservation: A Case Study of Koh Plubpla, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
Full text link This study focuses on exploring the dynamics of cultural change resulting from the transformation of agricultural land into commercial use through agritourism development. The concept of social enterprise is utilized as a core mechanism to manage community-centric landscape management and sustainably promote cultural landscape conservation. This qualitative research was conducted in Koh Plub Pla Subdistrict, Ratchaburi Province, with data collected from 60 primary informants and 12 key informants through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Additionally, three successful farm stay businesses in Ratchaburi Province were selected for interviews, based on criteria emphasizing compliance with agritourism quality standards established by the Department of Agricultural Extension.
The analysis applied the conceptual framework of “looking back to move forward”, integrating perspectives from contemporary vernacular architecture and sustainable development principles. The findings reveal that the social enterprise approach enhances integrated agriculture, generates economic benefits for local communities, and effectively conserves natural resources. However, project development in the study area faces complex challenges arising from local contexts. Adapting to socio-economic conditions and policy frameworks is essential for sustainable project planning. Strengthening collaboration among stakeholders, building community capacity, and addressing environmental factors are key to achieving smooth development aligned with both vertical and horizontal dimensions of the local context.
Furthermore, this study proposes a novel approach emphasizing the integration of social enterprise with cultural landscape management that prioritizes community participation. This integration aims to ensure appropriate land use and foster sustainable economic growth in the future.
Keywords: Social Enterprise, Community-Centric Landscape Management, Sustainable Development, Cultural Landscape Conservation, Community Participatio
Causes and Consequences of Compulsive Buying Behavior: The Moderator Effects of Gender and Generation
No full text Compulsive buying has received attention from academicians in several countries. Past empirical studies (i.e. of Achtziger et al., 2015; Donnelly et al., 2013; Gupta, 2013; Moon & Attiq, 2018) emphasized on some personality factors, (i.e. materialism, self-esteem, and self-control) that influence compulsive buying behavior. The present study fills this gap by: 1) incorporating delay-gratification as another important trait factor affecting compulsive buying behavior, 2) simultaneously examining the influence of personality traits on compulsive buying behavior and its effects on credit card usage and credit card debts, and 3) observing variations of study results among different groups of gender and generation (Gen X, Gen Y, & Baby Boomers). Data are collected from 550 shoppers who hold credit cards at the 11 shopping malls in Bangkok. Results from Structural Equation Model indicated that 1) materialism has a positive influence on compulsive buying behavior, while self-control, self-esteem, and delay-gratification have negative influences on compulsive buying behavior, 2) there is a positive influence of compulsive buying behavior on credit card usage and credit card debts, 3) in examining the moderating role of gender and generation on the relationships among the personality traits, compulsive buying behavior, and financial behaviors, the multigroup analysis has revealed that gender has a moderating effect on the relationship between self-control and compulsive buying behavior only while, 4) generation (Gen Y versus Baby Boomers) has moderating effects on the relationships of materialism and delay-gratification on compulsive buying behavior, and the relationships between compulsive buying behavior and credit card debts.
Keywords: Causes and Consequences, Compulsive Buying Behavior, Credit Card Debts, Credit Card Usage, Gender, Generation, Structural Equation Model (SEM
Simple and Sensitive Method for Sampling, Extraction and Determination of Lead Barium and Antimony in Gunshot Residue Samples
No full text The determination of elements typically found in gunshot residues (GSRs) such as Lead (Pb), Barium (Ba) and Antimony (Sb) plays an important role in the forensic investigation of firearm-related events. The present work developed a simple and highly sensitive method for sampling, extraction and determination of those elements by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS). The factors that might influence the efficiency of the sampling and extraction were investigated. The studied results showed that 100 µL of 5% HNO3 was sufficient for a single cotton swabbing. The extraction of Pb Ba and Sb was performed by using 1% HNO3 for 30 min at room temperature. The figures of merit from the proposed method in aqueous solution and optimum conditions presented a highly sensitive of 1.31, 3.70 and 0.42 µg L-1 limit of detection and high accuracy of 99.48±3.02%, 99.42±6.15% and 97.21±3.90% of recovery for the determination of Pb, Ba and Sb in GSRs, respectively. The proposed method was applied for the forensic study. Under optimal sampling and extraction conditions, the GSR samples on the back of the hands of the shooter after shooting at various times were determined by GFAAS. Friedman and t-test statistical results showed that the amounts of all elements significantly decreased over time after firing and different cleaning conditions at a 95% confidence level. It was found that Pb, Ba and Sb from the hands after washing with tap water had been observed up to 3 hr after shooting. The developed sampling and extraction methods are beneficial and help to identify the criminals.
Keywords: Sampling, Extraction, GSRs, GFAAS and Firing tim
A Comparative Study of Hedging in English Research Article Discussion Written by Thai, Chinese, and Saudi Arabian Writers
Full text link In academic writing, hedge words are often employed as rhetorical tools to cautiously deliver writers’ convictions and discussions on findings in order to persuade the target readers into agreement, acceptance, and as well as suggest more opportunities for interpretation. This study aimed to investigate how hedges were used in research article discussion part in terms of types and frequency. Data were collected from an online open-access journal of applied linguistics published in 2020-2021. There were 36 research articles randomly selected from three groups of writers: Thai, Chinese, and Saudi Arabian. The findings demonstrated that the three groups of writers utilized a range of hedging patterns, including modal auxiliary verbs, modal lexical verbs, adjectival, adverbial, nominal, and modal phrases, approximators, introductory phrases, “If” clauses, and compound hedges, in their research discussion section. Among the three groups, Saudi Arabian authors used the largest number of hedges in the research discussion, while Thai and Chinese authors mainly used modal auxiliary verbs and modal lexical verbs in the research discussions. Additionally, Saudi Arabian authors were more likely than Thai, and Chinese authors to use overall hedging signals to show the level of certainty of their research discussions.
Keywords: Hedging, Academic Writing, Research Discussion, Research Articles, NNS Writers, Cross-cultural Discours
