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KMID : 0379220170370010251
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2017 Volume.37 No. 1 p.251 ~ p.270
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Applying Trends in Successful Aging Research on the Baby Boomers Generation
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Rhee Ok-Jin
Park Hyun-Sik
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Abstract
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The purpose of this research is to critically analysis the applying trend of the successful aging research on the baby boomers Generation. Research method is qualitative content analysis and this study was analyzed by concepts, factors, heterogeneity and variety of generation. The results of the analysis on 124 domestic articles on the journals on the successful aging from 2000 to 2016 are as follows: most of concepts in researches are about economic problems. In a research model, social environmental factors are barely considered. Heterogeneity and a few studies showed identities and varieties of generation. Based on these results, several suggestions are presented; First, consideration about the concepts of successful aging On a broad range is required. Secondly, concepts and influence factors should be clearly identified. Third, factors related to life itself in aging and macro social environment than factors of individual unit focused on economic value should be used. In addition, new age-old cultual value should be discussed to understand the Inherent traits of baby boomers. Lastly, studies to discuss varieties which are caused by age and gender of the baby boomers are needs to proceed.
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KEYWORD
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Baby Boomers , Successful Aging , Research Trends , Qualitative Content Analysis
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