How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia.

Merriam, Sharan B.; Mohamad, Mazanah

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ERIC Number: EJ614118

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Publication Date: 2000

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How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia.

Merriam, Sharan B.; Mohamad, Mazanah

Adult Education Quarterly, v51 n1 p45-63 Nov 2000

Malaysian adults aged 60-83 (n=19) were interviewed about aging and learning activites. They primarily engaged in nonformal and experiential learning. Learning was communal and religious/spiritual in orientation; it was shaped by cultural context and values. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Aging (Individuals), Cultural Influences, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Older Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia

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