성인학습자를 위한 사회적 지지 프로그램이 커리어 미래 적응성에 미치는 효과

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of social support program, which influence the career future adaptability of adult learners. Social support programs are aimed at inner career redesign in line with life cycle extension. In this study, it was designed to boost the insights and adaptability of learners through transformative learning that inspires introspection, motivation, and changes. The program features various contents such as‘finding a meaning’,‘restoring self-confidence,’and‘discovering self-identity’through career reflection. The method of this study is as follows. Based on relevant literature and preceding studies, a social support program was recreated based on the results and existing ones. It was verified through an experiment. The experiment was carried out with 34 adult learners who wished to participate in career-related learning and training. They were equally divided into an experimental group and a comparative group, with 17 subjects in each group. As a pre-test, ‘career future adaptability inventory’for adults were conducted. In the experimental group, 24-hour education and training were conducted for 10 sessions. The findings are as follows. The social support program helped improve their future adaptability. In particular, career agency, a key factor in boosting future adaptability in line with extension and changes in life cycle and managing one’s career, can be improved through short-term social support program. This study has utilized a career future adaptability inventory that can be utilized for career counseling and goal-setting.