社區活動指導達人──活躍老化生命歷程之探究

A Life Course Exploration of Active Aging: The Case of a Community Activity Mentor

高齡者豐富人生與生命歷程的價值展現，生命經驗與智慧傳承對於後代年輕人的學習參考與高齡福祉至關重要。本研究以「生命故事」為主軸，採用「質性研究」中的敘事探究方法，描述一位高齡女性豐富的人生經驗，不僅取得雙碩士學位，更考取多張指導員證書，並長期擔任社區及樂齡中心講師，展現出高度的學習熱忱與積極參與精神，使其生命故事具備高度研究價值，呈現她追求「活躍老化」的軌跡。本研究透過半結構式訪談進行資料蒐集，並以逐字稿作為分析依據。研究歸納出以下發現：（1）逆境中成長，展現生命韌性與自我實現；（2）高齡學習，開啟多元可能性；（3）持續學習帶來生活意義與樂觀精神；（4）高齡參與，創造精彩人生；（5）心理韌性舆自我價值的建構；（6）終身學習與社會參與促進活躍老化。透過這位高齡女士的生命回顧，不僅可見其豐富的生命脈絡與成就，也彰顯重大生命事件對其身心發展及生活品質的深遠影響，為後續研究提供理解高齡者社會參與及積極老化的深刻視角，進而協助中高齡者提早進行退休規劃與自我實現，朝向「活躍老化」與「成功老化」的理想人生邁進。

This study centers on the concept of“Life Story,”employing the narrative inquiry approach within qualitative research to depict the rich life experience of an older woman. She not only earned two master’s degrees but also obtained multiple instructor certifications and has long served as a lecturer in community and senior learning centers. Her story demonstrates a strong passion for learning and active participation, showcasing the value of her life experiences and tracing her pursuit of an active aging lifestyle. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using verbatim transcripts. The findings reveal that (1) growing through adversity demonstrates resilience and self-actualization; (2) aging opens diverse possibilities through learning; (3) continuous learning brings meaning to life and fosters optimism; (4) senior participation creates a vibrant and fulfilling life; (5) psychological resilience and the construction of self-worth are key; and (6) lifelong learning and social engagement promote active aging. In the life review of an elderly woman, not only do her numerous life stories and achievements emerge, but also the significant effects of major life events on her physical and mental development, as well as her overall quality of life, are revealed. This offers valuable insights for future research on social participation and active aging among older adults. It helps middle-aged and older individuals in proactively planning for retirement and personal fulfillment, aligning with the concepts of“active aging”and“successful aging.