Age-Group Differences in the Psychological Well-Being and Academic Attainment of Distance Learners.

James, Arthur

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ERIC Number: EJ310368

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Publication Date: 1984

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Age-Group Differences in the Psychological Well-Being and Academic Attainment of Distance Learners.

James, Arthur

Distance Education, v5 n2 p200-14 Sep 1984

Describes a study of differences in reported symptoms of psychological well-being and academic attainment among United Kingdom Open University distance learners aged under 30, 30-40, and over 40. Results indicate several factors combine to affect academic performance of different age groups, but students over 40 exhibited greater sense of well-being. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, Age Differences, Distance Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques, Open Universities, Psychological Patterns, Research Methodology, Tables (Data), Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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