한국사회의 웰에이징 개념분석

This study aims to clarify the concept of well-aging by finding the critical attributes of the concept of well-aging through a systematic concept analysis of well-aging, describing each case, and identifying the antecedents and consequences of well-aging. The method of Walker and Avant was applied, and academic papers published in Korea from January 2014 to July 2024 were searched to collect data. The search engines used were DBpia, Korean Studies Information Service System (KISS), Research information Sharing System (RISS), and Science on, and the search terms were ‘well aging’, and ‘aging well’. As a result of the literature search, 349 studies were retrieved, and 19 studies were selected for concept analysis. The critical attributes of well-aging are 1) acceptance, 2) self-reflection, 3) getting along with others, 4) dependence, 5) maintaining health, 6) immersion in meaningful activities, 7) economic independence, and 8) preparation for death. The antecedent factors that cause the formation of well-aging are 1) the experience of aging, 2) the desire to age well, and 3) national policies and systems. The consequences of well-aging are 1) improved quality of life, and 2) well-dying. Based on the above research results, we suggested to establish the foundation for well-aging research, develop well-aging programs and well-aging measurement tools.