APPLICATION OF BUDDHA DHAMMA FOR WELFARE MANAGEMENT OF THE ELDERLY IN THE NEW NORMAL OF PASAK SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY IN MUEANG DISTRICT. LAMPHUN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1 ) to study the level of elderly 
welfare management in the new normal life of Pa Sak Sub-district Municipality. 
Muang District. Lamphun Province; 2 ) to compare opinions on the elderly welfare 
management in the new normal life of the municipality. Pa Sak Sub-district. Mueang District. Lamphun Province classified according to personal factors and 3) to present 
guidelines for applying Buddhist principles for elderly welfare management in the 
new life era of Pa Sak Sub-district Municipality. Mueang District. Lamphun Province. 
Quantitative Mixed Methods Research The population and the sample consisted of 
2.401 elderly people aged 60 years and over and entitled to receive the old age 
allowance living in the area of Pa Sak Sub-district Municipality. Mueang District. 
Lamphun Province. The sample size of Taro Yamane. the sample size was 3 4 3 
people. and collected data using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a 
software program for social science research. to find frequency. percentage. mean 
and standard deviation in characterizing general data. The hypothesis was tested by 
t-test and F-test by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). 10 key informants/people 
were interviewed using the interview form. and used data analysis by grouping data 
according to the essence of the interview issues. Then. content analysis was 
performed by describing the person's words. The results showed that: 
1) The level of welfare management of the elderly in the new normal life 
of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun Province was at a high 
level overall ( = 3.53. S.D. = 0.38) The level of welfare management of the elderly 
in the new normal life of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun 
Province in terms of housing. was at a high level ( = 3.61. S.D. = 0.70) followed by 
recreation. is at a high level ( = 3.58. S.D. = 0.67) was at a high level ( 
= 0.64) Social security. family and caregivers were at a high level ( 
= 3.55. S.D. 
= 3.51. S.D. = 
0.68) is at a moderate level ( = 3.40. S.D. = 0.68) 
2) The comparison of opinions on the elderly welfare management in the 
new life era of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun Province. 
classified by personal factors. found that the elderly with educational qualifications 
They had different opinions on the welfare management of the elderly in the new normal life of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun Province. 
Therefore. the research assumptions were accepted. The elderly with different sex. 
age and average monthly income had no different opinions on the welfare 
management of the elderly in the new normal life of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. 
Mueang District. Lamphun Province. Therefore. the research hypothesis was rejected. 
3) Guidelines for the application of Buddhist principles for elderly welfare 
management in the new life era of Pa Sak Sub-district Municipality. Muang District. 
Lamphun Province in terms of wisdom. physical strength. and wisdom are: 1) should 
examine and study the reality; in order to provide assistance on the spot Meet the 
needs. 2) Should educate. with the elderly in matters that the elderly need. such as 
communication technology Internet use. professional work. etc. Perseverance 1 ) 
Should study the needs. Exchange information and knowledge between the 
municipality and the elderly. Create a common vision. 2) There should be effort to 
want to help those who receive welfare. Trying to help with all my might. 
Anavajjabhala: Honest Power 1 ) Perform duties with honesty. Have morality and 
ethics in management. 2 ) Have equality and fairness. Create unity in the group. 
Sangkhapha. welfare 1 ) The municipality. as responsible for the welfare of the 
elderly. must be a giver rather than a taker neutral 2 ) Elderly People in the 
community cooperate to take care of each other. Share knowledge. labor. etc.