청년 경계선지능인 지원 실태와 정책적 요구에 대한 당사자·가족·실무자의 인식

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to explore the current conditions and support needs of young adults with borderline intellectual functioning in G Metropolitan City from the perspectives of the individuals themselves, their families, and field practitioners. It aimed to identify the difficulties and needs encountered during the transition from school age to young adulthood and to provide foundational data for developing lifelong education and institutional support measures. [Method] An online and offline survey was conducted among young adults with borderline intellectual functioning, their families, and community practitioners residing in G Metropolitan City. [Results] The main findings are as follows: First, economic poverty and limitations in self-sufficiency were identified as the most significant challenges, with securing stable employment emerging as a key task. Second, a lack of social networks and notable isolation highlighted the need for peer support systems and community-based relationship building. Third, low levels of life satisfaction and psychological– emotional well-being indicated the necessity of systematic mental health support. Fourth, there was a high demand for lifelong education, with practical skills training such as basic literacy and academic supplementation, self-management, and financial management—identified as major needs. Fifth, institutional blind spots and insufficient practitioner capacity were revealed, emphasizing the urgent need for the establishment of dedicated centers and the training of specialized personnel. [Conclusion] Based on these findings, six key tasks were derived: economic self-reliance, social network development, psychological and emotional support, lifelong education, institutional foundation building, and practitioner capacity enhancement.