Back to the campus: Lifelong experience of older learners in a university setting

Back to the campus: Lifelong experience of older learners in a university setting

• Lai, Daniel W. L. Hong Kong Baptist University
• Liu, Emma H. S. Hong Kong Baptist University
• Ruan, Y. X. Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lee, Vincent W. P. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Ou, Alison X. T. Hong Kong Baptist University
• Wu, Z. Y. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 44(1), 15-26, 2023

Taylor & Francis

2023

• Q 教育體系與各級學校
  • QG 成人教育、終身及延續教育

Lifelong-learning Well-being Older People

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• 專上教育

This study focuses on older participants’ experiences of and views on a lifelong learning program at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. As many third age adults tend not to have the opportunity to receive tertiary education when they were young, this program aims to fulfil their dream of studying at a university and boost their self-esteem and self-confidence. Using qualitative research methods, this research was conducted after the MiniU program (supported by the Institute of Active Aging of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 participants after the program. While participants had acquired knowledge and experience of university life from the Mini-U program, they also reported concerns and difficulties with participation including difficulties in memorizing course content and financial difficulties. The program has offered a unique opportunity for enhancing participants’ interpersonal relationships and wellbeing. The research also further informs the development of creative lifelong learning programs aimed at improving the well-being of older people. Copyright © 2023 Taylor & Francis.

• 英文

期刊論文

• 02701960

• 10.1080/02701960.2021.1988588

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/tc/bibs/273874da

2024-04-09