The guideline to create a social participation from the concept of active aging

Abstract

        This research article is approaches to social participation among the elderly in Thailand. From population aging and Thailand will become a super aging society in soon. The study of this research article based on the concept of Active aging. Which is represent a complete of well-being and improving the quality in the elderly. The purpose of study was analyzed the activities in the elderly clubs that related to social participation. The criteria of analyzed get from the literature review. A total of 16 activities that were selected as a case studies. The results of this study found that. 1) Social support, counsulting can encourage elderly confidence to try to do activities that never done before. And the role of mentor in activities will be create pride in sharing knowledge with others. 2) Activity Theory, activities that meet a need to participants. Activity pattern, appropriate activity level and generating income from activities. that can create economic stability for the elderly was found that affect to social participation. 3) The principle of participation, All activities did not take part in all principles. It was found that the activity model did not encourage the elderly to take part in all principles. 4) Design principles, It was found that correlation with the use of devices and tools of activities. Dose not cover the pattern of social activities. Design principles in the activities of the elderly are designed to be consistent with the use efficiency, perception and familiarity, safety, aesthetics of the device and maximize the utilazation of the device and tool. The results of the study was synthesized into principles for promoting social participation. By promotion potential, perceived confidence, motivation and facilitation. As a guideline for social participation of the elderly in Thailand