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Jaleh Soroui; Liam Sullivan – American Institutes for Research, 2025
What benefits are associated with having more highly educated parents? How do these benefits vary from country to country? Promoting equal opportunity for individuals in the face of a wide array of life situations has a strong moral, economic, and societal grounding. Understanding the lasting effects of parental education on adults offers critical…
Descriptors: Adults, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Parent Child Relationship
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Van Nieuwenhove, Lisse; De Wever, Bram – Studies in Continuing Education, 2022
The shift to a knowledge society has transformed the way we live and work, which is especially challenging to adults with low education levels. Adult education could be the answer, but low-educated adults participate least in adult education. The present study uses data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies to…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Adults, Adult Education, Barriers
Jeanne Batalova – American Institutes for Research, 2024
The United States has been a leading global destination for immigrants for decades. More than 46.2 million immigrants reside in the United States, and their successful integration plays a pivotal role in bolstering the nation's robust economy, fostering innovation, and enriching its vibrant culture. As the United States confronts the challenge of…
Descriptors: Adults, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Parent Child Relationship