Subjective Well-being of Elderly Pedicab Drivers in the City of Yogyakarta

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the factors that influence the subjective well-being of the elderly motorized pedicab driver in Yogyakarta and to find out the efforts to improve subjective well-being. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. In determining the respondents, the researchers used a non-probability sampling technique, while in the field the researchers used the opportunistic sampling method. The method used to collect data in this research is semi-structured interviews and observations during interviews, besides that researchers do documentation to enrich the research data. Furthermore, data analysis in this study uses content analysis. The results showed that the factors that increased the subjective well-being of elderly motorized pedicab drivers in Yogyakarta were health factors, material adequacy, social support, religiosity and the availability of jobs. Furthermore, there are efforts made by the subject to improve subjective well-being, namely maintaining health, being diligent in work, maintaining social relationships, maintaining religious values and doing hobbies.