Older people and lifelong learning: choices and experiences

Author:
ESRC GROWING OLDER PROGRAMME
Publisher:
University of Sheffield. Department of Sociological Studies
Publication year:
2003
Pagination:
4p.
Place of publication:
Sheffield

Little is known about older people's experiences of learning and education over the course of their lives, the factors that might affect whether they choose to learn in retirement and what role learning plays in their lives as they grow older. This research set out to explore these issues in depth using a range of different investigative methods including the use of a small group of older people themselves as interviewers of their peers.

Subject terms:
life long learning, older people, peer groups, quality of life, adult education, ageing, communication, decision making;
Content type:
research
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Series name:
GO Findings

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