DEVELOPING A SYSTEM TO PROMOTE THE COEXISTENCE OF PEOPLE OF THREE AGES THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF NETWORK PARTNERS

Abstract

Action research design aimed to develop a system for promoting of a model for the coexistence of people in a three-age group through the participation of the networks and strengthening the capacity of the leaders in driving the system to encourage coexistence. A sample was selected from a three-age group consisting of elderly representative, working age representative and youth representative, by purposive sampling, groups of 10 people per age group, a total 30 people per area. Community network in the area of Pasao sub-district, Mueang district, Korrum sub-district, Pichai district, Uttaradit province Jedeechai sub-district Chaiwattana sub-district, Pua district, Nan province and Nongmuangkai sub-district, Nongmuangkai district, Phrae province, a total 150 people. By using innovations for coexistence of a three-age group name is SIDASES (S =Situation, I =Information, D =Development, A =Activity, S =System, E =Evaluation, S-Share), 1 year processing period. The instruments used include semi-structured questionnaires and community innovators competency assessments. This research was divided into 4 stages: 1) Preparatory stage 2) Performance development stage 3) Evaluation stage 4) Reflection stage, by using content analysis. The results of the study were as follows: The promoting of a model for the coexistence of people in a three-age group through the participation of the networks consists of 7 steps: 1) preparation 2) data analysis and synthesis 3) developing the capacity of the leaders 4) organizing learning activities 5) integration of knowledge management and innovation 6) assessing the outcomes 7) reflection of results. The result revealed that has knowledge and innovation of the community in promoting the coexistence of people in a three-age group three characteristics is (1) a mechanism to drive the activities of a three-age group by personnel in the Local government (2) Community leaders (3) Elderly leaders. 25 community innovators who were developed to be able to communicate and coordinate with people in a three-age group and government agencies, can drive the activities of people in a three-age group, able to transfer knowledge and concepts to drive learning for people in a three-age group. There were learning area for people in a three-age group in 5 areas. The results of this research can be used as a guideline for the community leading groups and relevant agencies to drive the activities of a three-age group in areas with similar contexts.