A Qualitative Study on Why Older Adults May Be Reluctant to Participate in Learning Activities

IF 1.1 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Hsiao-Mei Hu
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Maintaining the abilities and utilizing, even developing the potential of older adults is currently one of the important issues in an aged society, and participation in education is an important method to maintain and develop the abilities of older adults. Exploring the factors that discourage older adults from participating in learning activities is important in promoting their educational participation. Therefore, this paper focuses on understanding why older adults may be reluctant to participate in learning activities. This study utilized an interview approach to gain an in-depth understanding of the perspectives of older adults, with 24 participants involved in the study. The interview data was analysed using open coding, axial coding, and selective coding for qualitative data analysis and to draw conclusions. The results indicated that older adults may be reluctant to participate in education, which may be influenced by factors such as age, physical condition, education level, economic status, lifestyle, interpersonal relationships, transportation, and the types of courses available. According to the findings, two important issues regarding older adult education were identified: personal difficulties and curriculum structure. Based on the research results, this study provides suggestions for future reference in planning older adult education.
老年人不愿参与学习活动的质性研究
保持老年人的能力,利用甚至发展老年人的潜力是当前老龄化社会的重要问题之一,而参与教育是保持和发展老年人能力的重要手段。探索阻碍老年人参与学习活动的因素对促进老年人参与教育具有重要意义。因此,本文的重点是了解为什么老年人可能不愿意参加学习活动。本研究采用访谈法深入了解老年人的观点,共24人参与研究。对访谈数据采用开放编码、轴向编码和选择性编码进行定性数据分析并得出结论。结果表明,老年人不愿参与教育可能受到年龄、身体状况、文化程度、经济状况、生活方式、人际关系、交通、课程类型等因素的影响。根据调查结果,老年人教育的两个重要问题是:个人困难和课程结构。基于研究结果,本研究为未来规划老年教育提供参考建议。
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Journal of Adult and Continuing Education
Journal of Adult and Continuing Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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期刊介绍: The journal is peer-reviewed and focuses on international and national issues and is aimed at researchers, professionals and practitioners in all sectors. It publishes both research articles and reflections on policy and practice, and offers opportunities for all concerned with post-compulsory education to make contributions to debate.
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