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Participation Motivations of Older Adult Learners.

Spouse, Betsy M. – 1981

A study examined older adult participation in continuing education to determine if there are significant differences in the characteristics and participation motivations between older adults who enroll in age-integrated programs and those who participate in age-segregated programs. Questionnaires consisting of a program participant's survey…

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Centers, Community Programs

Motivational Orientations of Senior Citizens Participating in the Elderhostel Program.

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Bova, Breda Murphy – 1981

A study was conducted (1) to analyze the Educational Participation Scale (EPS) factor patterns derived from a sample of senior citizens in order to contribute additional reliability and validity data to the instrument; and (2) to look at reasons that have influenced senior citizens to pursue educational activities, specifically the Elderhostel…

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Age