Script Writing For The Elderly

Abstract

           The objective of this research was to study the process of play writing for the elderly. The population used in this study was selected by the specific method and the population was elderly men and women
from Navasri nursing Home Staff and 80 students from performing arts Rattanabundit University.                               The research tools were satisfactory questionnaires and unstructured interviews. Data was analyzed
by means of percentage analysis, mean and standard deviation. The research found that there were 4 main components: firstly, the elements of play, consisting of 1) idea & main Idea 2) style 3) research 4) analysis    5) length and 6) plot; secondly, the needs of the elderly in various ages, which were 1) the young old 60-69 year, 2) the middle aged old 70-79 year, 3) the old - old 80-90 year, 4) the very old-old 90-99 year; next, the perception of the elderly, including 1) awareness of the difference of the person, 2) learning from practice, 3) reinforcement and reflection, 4) the meaning of the person; lastly, the health of promotion and elderly care for emotion, including 1) emotional expression of the elderly, 2) activity selection, 3) interaction with others and 4) theory of happiness, which is smile – laugh - good mood.                                                                                There were 80 visitors and 80 respondents which were male for 30% and female for 50%. The
age range in descending order was 20 to 30 years account for 40%. The mean age between 71 and 80
years old, between 61 and 70 years of age, and between 71 and 80 years of age were 11.25%. The
third was under 20 years old, representing 8.75%. The number of students was 64%. The elderly
people were 60% and 22% of hospital staff. The appropriateness of the plays showed that the overall
picture of the drama average was for 4.68. The performance was 4.54 and the audience was most
entertained and entertained at 4.51. The content of the drama was appropriate at 4.48. The overall
picture of the play was most appropriate at 4.44.                                                                                                                        In brief, the elderly has a desire to be a part of the society today. They do not want to be cut
off from society. At the same time, there are images of past happiness that make them feel their
existence.