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KMID : 1040220170090020061
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Health and Welfare for Elderly
2017 Volume.9 No. 2 p.61 ~ p.73
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Exploring the Meaning of the Elderly Welfare in Elderly Learning Activities
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Park Hae-Jeong
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to explore the social welfare implications of the learning experiences and learning activities of two elderly learners who are continuing their learning activities at regular universities. The results of study are as follows. First, the past learning experiences of the elderly learners were determined according to the economic situation of the family, and they regarded the schooling as the responsibility of the family and academic achievement as means of success and social status. And the current learning activities were perceived as a challenge to dreams that have not been achieved in the past. Second, the elderly learners perceived that their learning activities were able to form new relationships that excluded their interests through the learning activities of the old age, to contribute to the society through what they have professionally learned, to prepare for a new life. Third, the social welfare implications of the elderly learning activities are that they can expand their social network, secure the emotional support system, and help the mental health of old age. This can be interpreted as a preparation for economic activity after retirement, and as a necessary action for individual growth and a happy life. The learning for the elderly will have the meaning to provide the elderly with an opportunity to develop their own abilities and to expand their existing knowledge to contribute to society.
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KEYWORD
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elderly learner, learning for the elderly, learning experience, learning activity, elderly welfare
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