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Peer reviewedAslanian, Carol – Equity and Excellence, 1989
Discusses literature concerning why and when adults return to school. Discusses study of 2,000 adults which investigated the concepts of transitions and triggers as possible reasons for returning to school. Findings indicate for 83 percent, learning was a utilitarian means; for 17 percent, learning was an end that justified itself. (JS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Career Change, Higher Education
