In today's dynamic job market, lifelong learning (LLL) is essential due to technological advancements and evolving requirements. Since it is the responsibility of higher education to prepare students for LLL, it is imperative for higher education not only to acknowledge the significance of LLL but also to delve deeper into the core competencies that underpin LLL. This systematic literature review aims to construct a comprehensive LLL competency framework. The primary focus is to unveil which core competencies are vital for lifelong learners. Following prisma 2020 guidelines, a search in Scopus yielded 65 relevant paper across various disciplines. Data extraction resulted in 10 existing LLL frameworks and a total of 254 LLL competencies. Categorization and discussions led to six LLL competency categories: (1) Information Literacy, (2) Self-Regulation & Self-Direction, (3) Autonomous Motivation, (4) Learning Beliefs & Strategies, (5) Initiative & Perseverance, and (6) Adaptability & Resilience. A comparison with existing LLL frameworks highlighted gaps, since no framework covered all six categories and often only included sub aspects of a specific LLL competency category. The new comprehensive LLL framework combines insights and provides definitions for each LLL competency category. The framework provides a generic and discipline overarching view, while still providing room for domain and discipline specific adaptations if required.

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揭示终身学习的核心能力：系统文献综述


在当今充满活力的就业市场中，由于技术进步和不断变化的需求，终身学习 （LLL） 至关重要。由于高等教育有责任为学生准备 LLL，因此高等教育不仅要承认 LLL 的重要性，而且必须更深入地研究支撑 LLL 的核心能力。本系统文献综述旨在构建一个全面的 LLL 能力框架。主要重点是揭示哪些核心能力对终身学习者至关重要。根据 prisma 2020 指南，在 Scopus 中检索到不同学科的 65 篇相关论文。数据提取产生了 10 个现有的 LLL 框架和总共 254 个 LLL 能力。分类和讨论导致了六个LLL能力类别：（1）信息素养，（2）自我调节和自我指导，（3）自主激励，（4）学习信念和策略，（5）主动性和毅力，以及（6）适应性和韧性。与现有 LLL 框架的比较凸显了差距，因为没有一个框架涵盖所有六个类别，并且通常只包括特定 LLL 能力类别的子方面。新的综合 LLL 框架结合了见解，并为每个 LLL 能力类别提供了定义。该框架提供了一个通用和学科的总体视图，同时如果需要，仍然为领域和学科特定的调整提供了空间。