Exploring the Successful Aging Structure of Active Seniors in Korea

Purpose: This study was conducted to objectively and in-depth identify key factors contributing to the suc-cessful retirement of smart and active seniors in Korea. This study was conducted to objectively and in -depth identify the core factors that constitute anger. Method: To this end, primary data was collected through an open-ended questionnaire targeting 120 smartphone-using adults aged 50 to 70 and older. The responses were content analyzed to develop preliminary questions. A second survey was conducted, in which 150 closed-ended questionnaires were distributed to verify the components. Results: The results of the study revealed that the 148 representative cases extracted from the primary data were categorized into 26 sub-factors, five main factors, and one miscellaneous factor. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability testing subsequently confirmed five key factors: participation in trend education, use of smart applications, use of smart devices, communication with others, and leisure activities. Conclusion: Active seniors in Korea are highly interested in smart healthcare based on information and com-munication technology (ICT), and they also tend to view leisure activities as an important factor. The significance of this study lies in its ability to objectively and in-depth identify the components of the successful aging process of smart active seniors in Korea.