How to live longer: lived experience of older adults in Thailand
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Title
How to live longer: lived experience of older adults in Thailand
Subject
food type choices, exercise as part of daily life, reduction of stress exposure, dealing with illness, life
long
long
Description
Introduction: Thai population data across the country have revealed an increase in the number of older adults
aged over 80 years. The data indicate that individuals exhibit good self-care practices in terms of lifestyle, effective
emotional coping, and strong social support, which contributes to their ability to live longer than the average life
expectancy. The primary objective of this study was to explore the experiences of older people regarding self-care
practices aimed at surpassing the average life expectancy of Thai individuals.
Methods: This phenomenological descriptive qualitative research utilized a purposive sampling method to select
ten participants who were aged 80 years and above and residing in five villages. The inclusion criteria required
individuals to be able to communicate in the Thai language and express their agreement to participate in the
research project. In-depth interviews utilizing open-ended questionnaires were conducted to explore the
perspectives of older people on self-care practices that contribute to longevity among this population. Data were
analyzed thematically using descriptive phenomenological analysis.
Results: This study identified four themes related to longevity in older adults as follows: food type choices, exercise
as part of daily life, reduction of stress exposure, and dealing with illness.
Conclusions: The findings of the study can serve as guidelines for managing the healthcare system at the sub-
district level. This can be achieved through a project that focuses on developing self-care practices to promote
longevity among older adults in a community. Successful management of the health system can contribute to the
sustainability of healthcare management at the sub-district level.
aged over 80 years. The data indicate that individuals exhibit good self-care practices in terms of lifestyle, effective
emotional coping, and strong social support, which contributes to their ability to live longer than the average life
expectancy. The primary objective of this study was to explore the experiences of older people regarding self-care
practices aimed at surpassing the average life expectancy of Thai individuals.
Methods: This phenomenological descriptive qualitative research utilized a purposive sampling method to select
ten participants who were aged 80 years and above and residing in five villages. The inclusion criteria required
individuals to be able to communicate in the Thai language and express their agreement to participate in the
research project. In-depth interviews utilizing open-ended questionnaires were conducted to explore the
perspectives of older people on self-care practices that contribute to longevity among this population. Data were
analyzed thematically using descriptive phenomenological analysis.
Results: This study identified four themes related to longevity in older adults as follows: food type choices, exercise
as part of daily life, reduction of stress exposure, and dealing with illness.
Conclusions: The findings of the study can serve as guidelines for managing the healthcare system at the sub-
district level. This can be achieved through a project that focuses on developing self-care practices to promote
longevity among older adults in a community. Successful management of the health system can contribute to the
sustainability of healthcare management at the sub-district level.
Creator
Kittisak Kumpeera1
* , Laddawan Daengthern2
, Somsak Thojampa3
, and Kunchayarat
Udkhammee4
* , Laddawan Daengthern2
, Somsak Thojampa3
, and Kunchayarat
Udkhammee4
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v18i2.46310
Date
28 June 2023
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
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Citation
Kittisak Kumpeera1
* , Laddawan Daengthern2
, Somsak Thojampa3
, and Kunchayarat
Udkhammee4, “How to live longer: lived experience of older adults in Thailand,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 13, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10907.