The Rising Income and Promoting a Participatory Career to Reduce Inequality in the Aging Society

Abstract

Inequality in the society is a major issue which is addressed by previous studies. However, phenomenon of inequality in aging society is not well documented by previous studies. Therefore, this study is attempted to examine the inequality reduction in aging society of Thailand through income and participatory career improvement. Data collection is made through survey questionnaire by using a cross-sectional research design. Population of the study is the aging society in Thailand. Results of the study are obtained by using Partial Least Square (PLS). It is found that, inequality can be managed through increase in income and participatory career improvement. Both the factors, increase in income and participatory career improvement has the potential to reduce inequality in aging society. Increase in income and participatory career improvement can promote career satisfaction which causes to decrease inequality.