Research on the Willingness of Silver-haired Teachers to Participate in Society from the Perspective of Active Aging

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202412426

Author(s)

Shuzhen Lu

Affiliation(s)

Guangdong Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Abstract

As social aging intensifies, the social participation of the silver-haired group has emerged as a crucial topic. This paper zeroes in on investigating the willingness and motivation of silver-haired teachers to engage in social activities, with the aim of activating the intellectual capital of this group and facilitating the diverse development of society. Employing research methods such as questionnaires and in-depth interviews, the study reveals that silver-haired teachers exhibit a relatively high willingness to participate in society. The support of family members for their participation in social activities has an impact on their willingness. However, the social participation support system does not adequately meet the participation needs of silver-haired teachers. Measures should be taken to enhance the awareness of silver-haired teachers' social participation, expand participation channels, strengthen the talent team of silver-haired teachers, create an atmosphere that promotes the social participation willingness of retired teachers, and build a support system. This will promote the social participation of silver-haired teachers, contribute to their being productive in old age, and drive the high-quality development of the population.

Keywords

Active Aging; Silver-haired Teachers; Social Participation; Participation Willingness; Being Productive in Old Age

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