The Study of Cost, Return, Quality of Life , Satisfactionof Elderly Producers of Pineapple Paste in Don Khun Huai Subdistrict, Cha Am District, Phetchaburi Province

Abstract

           This research study was intended to study the cost, return, quality of life and satisfaction of elderly producers of pineapple Paste in Don Khun Huai Subdistrict, Cha-Am District, Phetchaburi Province. Data were collected from a sample of 10 people from Somruthai shop selected through a purposive sampling method,. using a questionnaire and an interview. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean and standard deviation.    

            The results showed that 1) the pineapple paste had a total sales of 640,000 baht per month, the production cost was 137,937 baht per month, the return was 502,063 baht per month and the break-even point was 137,936.80 baht per month; 2) the quality of life of the elderly was greatly improved after becoming producers of pineapple paste. in terms of increased income, convenience in travel and well-being; 3) quality of life was rated at a high level, overall and  in all aspects including physical, mental and environmental aspects, and the respondents were satisfied at a high level, overall and in all aspects, including living, job security and social relationship.