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ERIC Number: EJ328242
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Going Back to College: Some Differences between Adult Students and Traditional Students.
Iovacchini, Eric V.; And Others
College and University, v61 n1 p43-54 Fall 1985
A study on how degree and nondegree adult students enrolled in college courses differ from traditional college age students is discussed. Four areas of potential differences were investigated: demographics, motivation and selection of college, college plans and academic characteristics, and perception of the university. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Demography, Differences, Females, Higher Education, Nontraditional Students, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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