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Peer reviewedMehrotra, Chandra M. – Educational Gerontology, 2003
Older adults participate in education to fulfil coping, expressive, contributive, influence, and transcendence needs. Learning can promote sustained mental functioning and increase self-efficacy and social support. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Ability, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
