The Self-esteem of the Early Elderly, Sub-urban Communities in Khlong Hae Municipality, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province
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This research was to study the self-esteem of the elderly in the sub-urban community in Khlong Hae Municipality, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. The research methodology used was qualitative research of ethnography that focuses on the daily practice context. Key informants were 49 early-age elderly women. Data was collected by using in-depth interviews and surveys. The results showed that the self-esteem of the elderly at Khlong Hae Municipality consists of good health can work recognize being an essential person in the family has decided and as a consultant in various matters, including having good family relationships receiving social support from children both financial objects and the facilitation of living, together with making merit and helping the society.
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