Development and Validation of an Instrument to Identify Self-Directed Continuing Learners.

Oddi, Lorys F.

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ERIC Number: EJ326200

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Development and Validation of an Instrument to Identify Self-Directed Continuing Learners.

Oddi, Lorys F.

Adult Education Quarterly, v36 n2 p97-107 Win 1986

This study sought to describe the personality characteristics of self-directed continuing learners, develop an instrument to identify such learners, and conduct empirical investigations to validate the instrument. Results suggest the instrument is a valid tool for identifying self-directed continuing learners when used in its entirety. (Author/CT)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Personality Traits, Pilot Projects, Self Directed Groups, Self Esteem, Student Characteristics, Test Construction, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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