THE NEED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN BANGKOK

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) study the level of the need to improve the quality of life of the disabled in Bangkok and (2) compare the level of the need to improve the quality of life of the disabled in Bangkok classified by personal characteristics. It was quantitative research. The population used in the study consisted of 108,854 disabled people in Bangkok. A sample of 383 people was calculated using Taro Yamane's formula and selected through simple random sampling by accident. The instruments used in the study were questionnaires. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing using F-values and t-values. The results of the research showed that (1) the need to develop the quality of life of the disabled in Bangkok was at a high level overall. When considering each aspect from highest to lowest, they were as follows: facilities, participation in social activities, occupation and income, physical and mental health, education, and housing and environment. (2) A comparison of the level of the need to develop the quality of life of the disabled in Bangkok, classified by gender, age, education level, marital status, occupation, average monthly income, and different types of disabilities, revealed no significant differences in any of the factors. Suggestions in providing public services, services must be provided equally. The accessibility and use of services for the disabled must be considered. Whether it is installing facilities that are suitable for the disabled, Improving public transportation systems to make them more accessible or creating an environment that is suitable for the disabled in society so that everyone can get the full experience and there is no discrimination or reduction in the quality of services.