Back to the campus: Lifelong experience of older learners in a university setting.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
; 44(1): 15-26, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-34668838
ABSTRACT
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.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Geriatría
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China