Learning Activities of Disadvantaged Older Adults.

Heisel, Marsel A.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Learning Activities of Disadvantaged Older Adults.

Heisel, Marsel A.

Community Education Research Digest, v1 n1 p14-21 Fall 1986

This study aimed to investigate how 132 poor, urban, elderly black persons engage in formal and informal learning activities and the relation of such activities to educational histories and current life satisfaction. Findings show that the population is involved in purposeful learning activities and is motivated to pursue educational interests. (CH)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Blacks, Disadvantaged, Informal Education, Interviews, Learning Activities, Lifelong Learning, Nonformal Education, Older Adults

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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey (Newark)

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