Adult education: why adults decide to study

A qualitative study providing a detailed understanding of how and why adults decide to undertake learning.

Documents

Decisions of adult learners: appendix

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-941-8 , DFE-RA842 PDF, 1.95MB, 44 pages

Details

This study explores in depth adults’ behaviours and decision-making relating to learning.

It:

• provides evidence on the influencers, facilitators and barriers to engagement in adult learning
• provides key sources of information and support
• explores what encourages adults into learning

It’s based on in-depth interviews with learners and workshops with non-learners.