We investigated whether andragogical assumptions and their common critiques are reflected in global PIAAC data using its motivation-to-learn (MtL) and elaboration scales. A preliminary validation study with 300 adults revealed that andragogical assumptions cluster on these scales' two factors. Using hierarchical linear modelling of PIAAC data, we…

Recently, several countries have attempted to encourage life-long learning and to widen university accessibility to include a wider mix of students. In Australia, numerous new pathways with the Vocational Education and Training sector have been established for these purposes. This study reports on the effects that two variables, gender and age,…

This study examines what demographic and skill-level factors predict the aspiration to enroll in any education class or program among people in prison in the U.S. The authors draw independent variables from the literature on prison and community-based programs that relate to educational achievement and aspiration. These include race, gender, age,…