Exploring the Structure of Smart Active Seniors for Successful Aging

This study was conducted objectively and in-depth to explore how the components for the successful aging of smart, active seniors are structured.As a research method, an open-ended survey was conducted among smartphone users among 120 adults in their 50s to 70s or older to collect primary data.A content analysis method was conducted on the raw data derived from the questionnaire to construct preliminary questions.The second round of data collection consisted of a closed-ended questionnaire, as well as distributed to 150 questionnaires to derive constituent factors.As a result of the study, the primary data was classified based on 148 representative raw data cases and implied into 26 sub-components, five components, and one other factor.The final component factors identified through exploratory factor analysis and reliability verification were found to be five types: trend education participation factor, smart application utilization factor, smart equipment utilization factor, communication factor with surroundings, and leisure utilization factor.Active seniors in our society have a great interest in smart healthcare using information and communication technology, and they recognize leisure life as an important factor.The significance of the results of this study is that the components of the successful aging process of smart, active seniors can be confirmed objectively and in-depth.