Perceived negative and positive impacts of redefining older persons in Thailand

• Main Authors: Rossarin Soottipong Gray, Umaporn Pattaravanich, Chalermpol Chamchan, Pramote Prasartkul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Institute for Population and Social Research
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Chronological age; definition of older person; positive attribute; qualitative research; Journal for Population and Social Studies; วารสารประชากรและสังคม
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3298
• Institution: Mahidol University

“Older” in many countries has been defined as a chronological age of either 60 or 65 years or older. Due to a rapidly growing aging population in Thailand, as well as state welfare payments and improved health, this study aims to explore how Thai people define “older person” and what perceived psych...