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Reasons for Older Adult Participation in University Programs in Spain

Carme SoléMontserrat CeldránSacramento PinazoCarme TriadóFeliciano Villar

subject

Self-efficacyHealth problemsAccess to informationNursingbusiness.industryMedicineContext (language use)Geriatrics and GerontologybusinessEducation

description

This study examined the reasons expressed by older adults for attending a university program in Barcelona (Spain). Results were based on the responses of 36 elders to questions from a semistructured interview. These were (a) reasons for joining a university course and (b) factors that prevent enrolling in that course. Participants mentioned more expressive than instrumental reasons for participating in a university program. Most mentioned barriers to entering university that were lack of interest, lack of self-confidence, health problems, and limited information. These results are discussed in the context of new strategies to improve university courses aimed at the elderly.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2010-02-11Educational Gerontology
https://doi.org/10.1080/03601270903058341