樂齡族參與活躍老化課程之差異分析－以嘉義市某樂齡學習中心為例

Abstract

目的：本研究為探討樂齡學習中心樂齡族參與課程的的差異。方法：以嘉義市某樂齡學習中心105年度開課課程及參與人次為對象，以卡方考驗、描述統計等方式進行資料分析。結果：研究發現：一、活躍老化課程的開設以心靈成長課程為多。二、參與活躍老化課程之學員以女性多於男性，而參與族群以61~65歲為最多，教育程度皆以高中職為最多。三、男性及女性學員皆以61~65歲者參與運動保健課程為多數，71~75歲男性在心靈成長課程有參與比例較高，66~70歲女性在心靈成長課程有參與比例較高。四、研究所以上教育程度的女性在運動保健課程有參與比例較高，國小教育程度的男性在貢獻服務課程有參與比例較高。結論：嘉義市樂齡學習中心活躍老化課程在性別、年齡與教育程度有顯著差異，因此可針對此研究結果進行規畫一些具吸引力的老化課程，以滿足不同老年族群之需求，並作為教育相關單位參考。

Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the differences between senior learners who participates in courses of the learning center. Methods: Targeting on both the kind of courses and the quantities of attendees of year 105 in a learning center in Chiayi. The data were analyzed by Chi-squre test and descriptive statistics. Results: The result of this research shows that: 1. The meantal inspiring course is the most part of active aging curriculum; 2. The female learners are more than male learners. Besides, the age of most of the learners are between 60 and 65. Also, high school is the level of education of most of the learners; 3. Both male and female learners between age 61 to 65 are the majority of participants in sports and health courses. Males between age 71 to 75 and females between age 66 to 70 participate much more in mental inspiring course; 4. The ratio, which female learners with master degrees or above attend to sports and health courses, is higher; However, the ratio, which male learners with the education of the elementary school attend the dedication and service courses, is higher. Conclusion：There are significant differences in gender, age and educational attainment among active aging classes at Chiayi Senior Citizens' Learning Center. Therefore, we can draw up some attractive aging courses based on the results to meet the needs of different senior citizens.