Predictive Factors of Lanna Local Food Consumption Behavior of the Elderly in Suthep Sub-District Municipality, Muang Chiangmai District, Chiangmai Province

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Samart Jaitae

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate consumption behavior and predicting factors affecting the elderly’s consumption of Lanna local food. The sample size was 265, consisting of elderly people and 30 stakeholders in the area of Suthep sub-district municipality, Muang Chiangmai District, Chiangmai Province. Data were collected by questionnaires, interview guidelines, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and content analysis. The results indicated that the significantly influenced factors of Lanna local food consumption were knowledge (Beta = .823, p = .000) and age (Beta = .917, p = .000). The total variances explained was 70.9%. From the research results, to promote Lanna food, stakeholders should focus on knowledge and younger people for health promotion for the elderly.

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