평생교육법 전면 개정 이후 국내 성인문해교육 동향 -2007년부터 2024년까지 KCI 등재학술지 대상으로-

Background : The amendment of the Lifelong Education Act in 2007 was a turning point in literacy education, expanding the targets, methods, and contents from basic literacy to digital literacy and from the elderly to migrants and people with disabilities. Purpose of the study: To identify the trends of adult literacy education research in Korea since 2007, focusing on changes in topics, targets, and methods, and to draw implications. Research Methods: 133 KCI-listed journals from January 2007 to June 2024 were coded and categorized according to the analysis framework (learners, educational credentialing system, literacy teachers) using Elo and Kyngas qualitative content analysis method, and reliability was secured through cross-review and expert consultation. Findings: First, the study population expanded from the elderly to migrants and people with disabilities, and the subject matter expanded to digital and life literacy; second, the introduction of the GED system systematized the curriculum, but challenges arose, such as assessment-oriented education. Third, efforts to strengthen the capacity of literacy teachers are having difficulty meeting the needs of the field, including digital competence. Implications: Policy changes have had a significant impact on research, and there is an urgent need to support the qualitative growth of the GED system, the development of educational content that meets the needs of diverse learners and the digital age, and the capacity building of literacy teachers. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of change and the development of new educational models.