Social Media and Quality of Life for the Elderly in Bangkok

Abstract

The thesis "Social Media and Quality of Life for the Elderly in Bangkok" is a qualitative study with a rationale for study as follows 1) The importance of social media to the elderly 2) Factors affecting the elderly group's use of social media 3) The elderly and their use of social media 4) The advantages of using social media for the elderly. This study collected data from a two-part survey. A focus group interview with the elderly target group was conducted, also included in-depth interviews with academic and social media entrepreneurs. The following are the findings of the study, 1) Social media is more necessary among the elderly,2) The pattern of family society has changed, 3) Social media is maintained relationships and 4) They bring knowledge that can be tailored to improve the physical and mental quality of life. Moreover, they can coexist peacefully with the new society.