本研究旨在探討高齡學習者社會支持之現況。為達此一目的,本研究採用問卷調查法,利用問卷實地施測,蒐集實證性資料,作為分析討論之依據,輔以國內外相關文獻資料的蒐集,予以進行歸納、探討與分析。根據研究目的,本研究提出以下結論:一、高齡學習者的社會支持大致良好,屬於中上程度,其中又以「情感性支持」感受程度最高。二、高齡學習者其社會支持情形與性別、婚姻狀況、居住狀況、教育程度、健康情形及經濟狀況有關,而與宗教信仰無關。三、政府相關部門應建構完整的社會支持系統,規劃縝密的支持網絡,以增進其社會支持情形。四、高齡者應擴展社交領域,維持良好的社會互動,增進人際關係,以強化社會支持。根據上述研究結果,本研究針對政府相關部門、高齡教育機構及高齡學習者與未來研究等,提出具體建議。
The main purposes of this study were to explore the current situation among social support of elderly learners. To achieve this object, the present study used questionnaires, the use of a questionnaire survey administered in the field to collect empirical data as a basis for discussion of the analysis, supplemented collect relevant literature data, to be carried out are summarized, discussed and analyzed. According to the research purpose, this study presents the following conclusions: 1. The elderly learners social support for well, belong on the extent, among" emotional support" the highest experience level. 2. The elderly learners spiritual health for well, belong on the extent, among" connect with others" the highest experience level. 3. Government should build a complete social support system, planning a careful support network to enhance their social support. 4. Elderly people should expand social areas, maintain good social interaction, enhance interpersonal relationships, and strengthen social support. Based on the above findings, this study presents specific recommendations for the relevant government departments, educational institutions and senior citizens aged learners and future research.