노화에 대한 재해석: 노년초월 이론과 9단계이론을 중심으로 = Re-interpretation of aging: Gerotranscendence & Erikson & Erikson’s Nineth Stage

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The objective of this study is to introduce the theory of Gerotranscendence and the ninth stage of Erikson & Erikson(1997)'s psycho-social development theory in order to enable the academic Korean field to have a more positive and fresher point of view on aging. In order to meet this objective, this study will first take a look at Erikson's 9th stage expansion theory on human development. Then we will study Gerotranscendence as the most representing phenomena among the 9 stage theory so that the Korean Gerontology field can utilize it for future plans. The definition of Gerotranscendence was first introduced by Tornstam(1994) and has been applied as Erikson & Erikson's 9 stage theory ever since. Gerotranscendence can be described as an individual that has entered his golden years after middle age, which transforms one's point of view on life from a materialistic and logical one to a more universal and transcending one. Gerotranscendence is a voluntary and overcoming process of oneself that is displayed in many seniors which leads to a lesser focus on oneself in the eyes of the society, but increases the inter-relational bonding between past and future generations.
The following is a summary of the theorhetical evaluation on Gerotranscendence which was analyzed in this study. First, this study introduces the Gerotranscendence theory, which is recognized as the most representative phenomena among Erikson's 9th stage theory that has hence expanded the application of Gerontology theories in the academic field of Gerontology. Second, this study has provided a new point of view towards the elderly in the practical field of senior citizen social welfare. With this understanding, practical levels of services from various points of view can be provided to acknowledge the needs of the elderly. Third, a much wider field of research can be exchanged and provided along with other fields of studies by applying and extending this Gerotranscendence theory in Korea. It would also be especially beneficial to exchange researches within related fields of study such as psychology, sociology, nursing science, family science and the study of religion. Not to mention also lending support to hospitals for the elderly(nursing homes)and institutions related to senior welfare, or practical fields where there is an active exchange of research using Gerotranscendence theory.

국문 초록 (Abstract)

본 연구는 노년초월 이론과 Erikson & Erikson의 9단계 이론을 소개함으로써, 고령화 시대에 접어든 우리나라에서 노화를 보다 긍정적이면서 새로운 관점에서 바라볼 수 있도록 하는 데 있다. 이를 위하여 기존에 알려진 Erikson의 인간발달 8단계의 확장이론인 Erikson & Erikson의 9단계 이론에 대해 살펴보도록 하겠다. 또한이 이론의 가장 대표적인 현상으로 소개하는 ‘노년초월(Gerotranscendence)’에 대해 살펴보고, 우리나라 노년학계에서의 활용방안 등에 대하여 모색해보고자 한다. 노년초월의 개념은 Tornstam(1994)에 의해 처음 제기되었고 이후 Erikson & Erikson(1997)의 9단계이론으로 알려지게 되었다. 노년초월이란 중년기 이후 노년기에 접어든 개인이 “인생의 전반적인 시각을 물질주의적이고 합리적인 시각에서 보다 우주적이고 초월적인 시각으로 변화시키는 것”로 정의될 수 있다. 노년초월은 많은 노인들에게 나타나는 자기 초월의 자발적 과정으로서,사회적으로 정의되는 자기(self)에게 덜 의존하게 되고, 내면성이 증가하고 이전 세대와 미래 세대와의 연결감이 더 커지는 것이다. 본 연구에서 분석한 노년초월에 대한 이론적 평가를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 본 연구는 Erikson & Erikson의 9단계 이론과 그 대표적인 현상으로 인식되는 노년초월 이론을 처음으로 소개하여노년학 이론의 적용범위를 확대하였다. 둘째, 노인복지 실천현장에서 노인에 대한 인식을 새롭게 할 수 있는관점을 제공하였다. 셋째, 노년초월 이론을 우리나라에서 적용시키고 확대시킴으로써 다른 학문 분야와의 폭넓은 연구교류의 장을 마련할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

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