Chinese retirees' learning interests: A qualitative analysis

Chinese retirees' learning interests: A qualitative analysis

• Leung, Angela Dept. of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong
• Chi, Iris School of Social Work, University of Southern California
• Chiang, Vico Dept. of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong

Educational Gerontology, 34(12), 1105-1121, 2008

Routledge

2008

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGD Elder Education

Self Efficacy Focus Groups Interests Learning Experience Volunteers Older Adults Interviews Attitudes Social Support Groups Independent Living Personality Traits Qualitative Research Foreign Countries Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

This paper reports the results of two semistructured focus group interviews with 17 retirees that explore the issues these retirees perceived as central to their learning in later life (LLL). Focus is especially placed on the factors leading to their learning interests after retirement. A total of six themes (past experience in adulthood and voluntary work, perception of learning, social support, living alone, self-efficacy, and openness) were identified to be related to learning interest in later life. This study has implications for future research and service planning of LLL in the Chinese population.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 03601277

• 10.1080/03601270802349361

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2010-11-24