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ObjectiveAlthough aging well and aging in place policies have been encouraged in many countries, a consistent challenge is insufficient evidence on older migrants. This study compared mental well-being models of older adults between aging in place and aging migrant groups. The model included social factors (e.g., social well-being) and personal factors (e.g., cognitive function and psychological distress).MethodsParticipants were 334 Thais (187 aging in place, 147 aging migrants). Their mean age was 69.79 ± 7.28 years old. All met the selection criteria: age 60 years or over, voluntary participation, and ability to visit the community area for study participation. Instruments were The Modified Mini-Mental State (3MS), 21-item Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale, 15-item Social Well-Being Scale, and 5-item WHO Well-being Index. Data were collected in the five regions of Thailand from March 2021 to February 2022. Local psychologists and research assistants assessed and interviewed the participants. Maximum likelihood with the Satorra-Bentler correction was used for parameter estimation.ResultsBoth models fit the empirical data. The multi-group model estimation yielded a difference between the models. The factors of the aging in place group that were associated with mental well-being were psychological distress (SE = 0.08, p ConclusionsBy understanding differences in the mental well-being models between the two groups, policy makers and service providers can better address the needs of older adults. Policies and programs should be designed to reduce their psychological distress. Maintaining social connections can be crucial for migrants, while activities such as lifelong learning and physical activities to enhance cognitive function can benefit people who are aging in place.研究目的：尽管多国均倡导积极老龄化与原地老龄化（aging in place）政策，但长期存在的一项核心挑战是针对老年移民群体的实证证据匮乏。本研究对比了原地老龄化组与移民老龄化组老年群体的心理健康福祉（mental well-being）模型，该模型纳入社会因素（如社会福祉）与个人因素（如认知功能与心理困扰（psychological distress））。 研究方法：本研究共纳入334名泰国老年参与者，其中原地老龄化组187人，移民老龄化组147人，平均年龄为69.79±7.28岁。所有参与者均符合入选标准：年龄≥60岁、自愿参与研究且能够前往社区参与调研。研究工具包括：改良版简易精神状态检查表（Modified Mini-Mental State, 3MS）、21项抑郁焦虑压力量表（Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale）、15项社会福祉量表（Social Well-being Scale）以及5项世界卫生组织福祉指数（WHO Well-being Index）。数据采集于2021年3月至2022年2月期间完成，覆盖泰国全国五大区域，由当地心理学家与研究助理对参与者进行评估与面对面访谈。参数估计采用经Satorra-Bentler校正的极大似然估计法。 研究结果：两组模型均拟合实证数据。多组模型估计结果显示两组模型存在差异。原地老龄化组中与心理健康福祉相关的因素为心理困扰（SE=0.08，p）。 研究结论：通过明确两组老年群体心理健康福祉模型的差异，政策制定者与服务提供者可更好地满足老年群体的实际需求。相关政策与项目应设计为降低参与者的心理困扰水平。对于移民老年群体而言，维持社会联结至关重要；而针对原地老龄化群体，终身学习与体育锻炼等可改善认知功能的活动则更具获益价值。