Work life quality of caregivers for elderly or dependents in care-giving services establishments, Health Region 4

Authors

  • Wanwipha Chueyrash M.Sc. (Public Health Administration), Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Sariyamon Tiraphat Department of Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Chardsumon Prutipinyo Department of Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University

Keywords:

QUALITY OF WORK LIFE, CAREGIVERS, ELDERLY OR DEPENDENTS CARE ESTABLISHMENTS

Abstract

          

This is a cross-sectional survey study, designed to examine the relationships among individual factors, job characteristics, work stress, and organizational atmosphere, affecting the quality of work life of caregivers for elderly or dependents in Care-giving Services Establishments, Health Region 4. The sample consisted of 259 caregivers. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Chi-square.

               The findings revealed that the overall caregivers’ work life in these establishments was high. Correlation analysis showed significant associations with the quality of work life at the 0.05 level for several factors, including gender, age, highest level of education, location of the establishment, average daily work hours, and the number of elderly or dependent individuals under care, as well as job characteristics, work stress, and organizational atmosphere. Based on the results, administrators of elderly or dependent care facilities should develop policies and guidelines aiming at improving the quality of life for service providers in the workplace in the future.

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Published

2026-04-12

How to Cite

Chueyrash, W. ., Tiraphat, S., & Prutipinyo, C. (2026). Work life quality of caregivers for elderly or dependents in care-giving services establishments, Health Region 4. Journal of Health Policy, Law and Administration, 12(2), 191–201. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal_law/article/view/287984

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): May-August

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Original Article

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