Limiting Factors in Reducing Participation in Older Adult Learning Opportunities.

Goodrow, Bruce A.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Limiting Factors in Reducing Participation in Older Adult Learning Opportunities

Goodrow, Bruce A.

Gerontologist, 15, 5 Part 1, 418-422, Oct 75

A community based study of 268 randomly selected subjects over the age of 65 provided information concerning major limitations that prevent older adults from taking advantage of existing or future educational programs. The three most prevalent were poor vision, home responsibilities, and lack of transportation. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Adult Learning, Educational Needs, Learning Experience, Learning Problems, Lifelong Learning, Older Adults, Research Projects

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