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Title: Lifelong Learning for Active Aging: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2002 to 2024
Language: English
Authors: Dao Viet Hung (ORCID 0000-0001-6018-5121), Nguyen Mau Duc (ORCID 0000-0002-4414-6613), Nguyen Thuy Van (ORCID 0009-0005-6513-8996), Nguyen Huu Hau (ORCID 0000-0003-3744-7335), Trinh Cong Son (ORCID 0000-0003-2498-764X), Nguyen Thi Thuan (ORCID 0009-0003-9210-2468)
Source: Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2025458 2025 18.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Bibliometrics, Aging (Individuals), Lifelong Learning, Older Adults, Barriers, Educational Trends, Learning Motivation, Environmental Influences, Social Influences
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Abstract: Background/purpose: As populations worldwide continue to age, lifelong learning (LLL) is increasingly recognized as essential to promoting active aging, ensuring older adults' well-being, productivity, and societal engagement. However, despite policy emphasis, global participation rates in LLL among older adults remain low. This study addresses the challenges and trends in lifelong learning for active aging, aiming to explore barriers and identify innovative directions for more inclusive and effective adult education. Materials/methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using Scopus data from 2002 to 2024. A total of 498 publications were analyzed through VOSviewer and Biblioshiny to identify thematic trends, leading countries, key sources, citation metrics, and author contributions. Co-occurrence and co-citation analyses were used to map the conceptual and collaborative structure of the research field. Results: The field has continued to grow steadily, with notable contributions from countries in Europe and North America. Common research themes include digital access, learning between generations, and psychological factors that influence learning. However, challenges such as low learner motivation, rigid institutional structures, and uneven policy support still exist. New approaches like andragogy and cybergogy are being explored as ways to improve learner engagement and adaptability in digital learning environments. Conclusion: LLL plays a pivotal role in promoting active aging, yet is hindered by motivational, institutional, and systemic challenges. Embracing flexible, learner-centered paradigms and expanding digital learning infrastructures can improve participation. Future policies should emphasize inclusive, personalized, and context-sensitive approaches to make lifelong learning accessible and relevant to older adults globally.
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