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ERIC Number: EJ629008
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0955-2308
A North-South Divide among Adult Learners in Europe.
Sargant, Naomi
Adults Learning (England), v12 n9 p7-10 May 2001
Research in three countries shows that Norwegian adults have far higher levels of educational qualifications, employment, and participation in learning than adults in Britain or Spain. Work-related courses are taken by 60% of Norwegians, 29% of Britons, and 14% of Spanish. Self-confidence is significantly related to participation in Spain. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cultural Context, Educational Background, Foreign Countries, Motivation, Participation, Social Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain; Norway; Spain