QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE OF DISABLED PERSONS WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN PHETCHABURI PROVINCE UNDER THE NATIONAL ACT ON THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISABLED PERSONS B.E. 2550 AND ITS AMENDMENTS

Abstract

This research used a mixed-methods research method. The objectives were to 1) study the quality of working life of employed disabled people and 2) study the factors affecting the quality of working life of employed disabled people. Data were collected using a questionnaire from 93 employed disabled people in workplaces in Phetchaburi Province and focus group discussions with 10 representatives from workplaces with at least 5 years of working experience. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product momentum, and content analysis.

The results of the research found that the quality of working life of employed disabled people in Phetchaburi Province was at a moderate level overall and in each aspect. Factors affecting the quality of working life of disabled people were related to the quality of working life of employed disabled people in Phetchaburi Province, which aligned with with the focus group discussions that found that sustainably improving the quality of working life of disabled people requires the integration of policies, laws, organizational management, and support from all sectors to create a working environment that is equal, comprehensive, and responsive to the specific needs of disabled people in all dimensions.