Social Capital in Urbanization : The Role of Social Capital Has an Influence on Supporting the Implementation of Public Policy on the Development of the Quality of Life of the Elderly in Tha Muang Subdistrict Municipality, Selaphum District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

         This article is a qualitative research aimed to study social capital in urbanization: the role of social capital in supporting the implementation of public policy on the development of the quality of life of the elderly in Tha Muang subdistrict municipality, selaphum district, Roi Et Province. The key informants are the elderly aged between 60-93 years, elder caretaker, community leader, a total of 12 persons. and the collecting data between December 2018 - January 2019 using content analysis.

          The results of the study indicates that 1) the characteristics of the elderly in the economic, social, health and well-being of the elderly in the area: the occupation of the elderly most of them do rice farming, some of them may have additional careers such as basketry handicraft, health: older people may have health problems but many people can make a living and can raise their children.2)Social Capital in Urbanization : The role of social capital in supporting the implementation of public policy on the development of the quality of life of the elderly of Tha Muang subdistrict municipality, selaphum district, Roi Et Province, it was found that: social capital that can be used to drive the operations of local government organizations, including 1) traditions and culture 2) strong social networks and good interactions between the villagers  3) the strength of community leaders and villagers.