Research Progress on Mutual Empowerment between Universities and the Elderly Group from the Perspective of Active Aging

Abstract

Against the backdrop of global population aging, universities, as key players in knowledge innovation and social services, share a relationship of complementarity and synergy with the elderly group. However, current practices mostly adopt a "one-way service" model, lacking a systematic two-way mechanism. Based on the theories of human capital and social capital, this paper explores the theoretical basis, practical dilemmas, and implementation paths of mutual empowerment between universities and the elderly group. The study finds that the current practice of mutual empowerment faces issues such as resource imbalance, lack of mechanisms, and lagging social awareness. In response, this paper proposes a core path of "improving the quality of university elderly education - feedback from the elderly group - constructing a multi-stakeholder collaborative mechanism" and verifies its feasibility through the analysis of typical cases. The research can provide theoretical support and practical reference for the construction of an age-friendly society, and future studies need to deepen case comparisons and policy evaluations.