국내 웰에이징 프로그램의 분석을 통한 생애주기별 접근의 필요성 고찰

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study investigates well-aging programs currently implemented in South Korea, with particular attention to the necessity and status of an integrated life course approach. The analysis indicates that most programs are designed for middle-aged and older adults, focusing primarily on health management, cognitive enhancement, emotional well-being, and preparation for the end of life. However, these initiatives are predominantly short-term and reactive in nature, underscoring a limited preventive orientation that insufficiently addresses younger and midlife populations. In addition, the absence of standardized evaluation criteria and the lack of rigorous assessments of program effectiveness hinder meaningful comparison and evidence-based improvements. Accordingly, this study contends that well-aging should be reconceptualized as a shared responsibility across all generations rather than as an issue confined to specific age groups. To this end, early intervention strategies, the development of tailored program content, and sustainable community-based operational models are essential, supported by systematic policy and educational frameworks. The findings of this study provide a critical foundation for the development of life course–oriented well-aging programs and offer valuable insights for future policy formulation.