Principales Corrientes de Investigación en la Educación de Adultos Mayores Desde la Perspectiva de la Economía Plateada: Análisis de Tendencias y Futuras Direcciones

Abstract

From the silver economy perspective, the education of older adults is fundamental to maximize the potential of this population, promoting their active participation in society and therefore in the economy. While education can be seen as a facilitating agent, for older adults it is even more so, as it provides for their inclusion and well-being, increasing their ability to contribute economically and reduce inequalities in all areas. However, the focus on older adults and the silver economy is relatively new, and certain gaps in research have been identified, which invites us to analyze and propose frameworks of reference on the directions of study that can establish and strengthen both the theoretical framework and public policies. To this end, an analysis of the main currents of research in the education of older adults, focusing on the silver economy, is offered below, through the use of advanced bibliometric tools and methodologies. These identify and examine emerging trends in this field, which helps to understand the current dynamics in the education of older adults, but also provides a solid foundation for the development of educational programs that respond to the needs of this population, promoting their well-being and their contribution to the silver economy. Finally, this paper highlights the crucial importance of education in the inclusion and use of the potential of older adults in an aging society, while proposing a framework that integrates the main lines of research identified, providing a guide for future studies that generate knowledge according to the needs of this age group that is growing every day and that will undoubtedly be included in the agendas of governments and international organizations.