Programas televisivos educativos para adultos mayores en Latinoamérica: Una revisión sistemática

Context: In Latin America, population aging has become a challenge for education systems; in particular, the design of television programs for older adults stands out. This is a matter of interest because, given television's mass reach, it acquires relevance as a tool for non-formal education in this age group, but research on its potential is still insufficient in the region. Objective: To analyze the characteristics, methodologies, and findings of empirical research published between 2016 and 2025 on educational television programs for this population. Method: A systematic review was conducted based on the PRISMA guidelines, through searches in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ERIC, Dialnet, and Latindex. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were also applied, allowing the selection of a sample of 24 studies from an initial group of 517 records. Results: These reveal a growing but fragmented academic production, with a predominance of qualitative designs and an absence of clinical trials. Conclusions: The educational programming offering is poor and does not integrate andragogical principles, therefore the development of a television pedagogical model that considers the cultural particularities of the region is recommended.