Encouragement and Development of the Knowledge Potential for the Elderly in Roi Et Province by Using Digital Technology to Create Jobs and Income according to Their Appropriate Knowledge and Abilities

Abstract

This research aims to (1) to study the knowledge of occupational groups of the elderly in Roi Et Province;
(2) to encourage and develop the knowledge potential of the elderly in using digital technology to transfer knowledge. The research applied research and development methods. The concepts and theories used included Knowledge-Based View, knowledge transfer capability, elderly workers management, and digital technology (platform). Sample groups are occupational groups of the elderly in Roi Et Province according to the research area of 3 districts, consisting of Roi-Et district; Thawat Buri district; and Selaphum district. The research tools were the questionnaire and the semi-interview form for in-depth interview and focus group. Researchers used content analysis and thematic analysis. Qualitative investigation of data analysis by triangulation approach. Research result found that 1) occupational groups of the elderly can extract 3 areas of knowledge including rice processing; health massage; and reed mat weaving, 2) elderly people have the knowledge to transfer knowledge on the platform, which is a channel to create the passive income, and 3) the evaluation results of the elderly satisfaction with the platform in overall were at a high level of satisfaction (Mean = 4.17, S.D. = 0.75), the highest satisfaction was the design (Mean = 4.23, S.D.= 0.70), the lowest satisfaction was the aesthetic design (Mean = 4.10,
S.D.= 0.82) and the evaluation results of the experts satisfaction with the platform in overall were at a high level of satisfaction (Mean = 4.06, S.D.= 0.69), the highest satisfaction were the content and the aesthetic design (Mean = 4.25, S.D.= 0.50),  the lowest satisfaction was the usage competency (Mean = 3.75, S.D.= 0.96).