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'Walk in My Shoes': The Worlds of Adult Learners Experiencing Homelessness at an Addiction Recovery Shelter

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Title: 'Walk in My Shoes': The Worlds of Adult Learners Experiencing Homelessness at an Addiction Recovery Shelter
Language: English
Authors: Mai Zaru, Alexandra E. Pavlakis, Margeret Hall, Michelle Friend
Source: AERA Online Paper Repository. 2025.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Homeless People, Adult Students, MOOCs, Online Courses, Rehabilitation Programs, Residential Institutions, Self Concept, Interviews, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Addictive Behavior, Perspective Taking, Information Technology
Geographic Terms: Nebraska (Omaha)
DOI: 10.3102/2183187
Abstract: Experiences of homelessness intersect with structural barriers such as classism and racism, impacting education, health, and life opportunities. This qualitative case study investigates how individuals in addiction recovery at a homeless shelter engage in an online course to learn software skills and navigate complex environments as adult-learners. Through 36 interviews (to date) with individuals experiencing homelessness and shelter staff, we utilize the 'Figured Worlds' framework (Holland et al., 1998) to explore how they (re)define their identities. Our findings highlight the multifaceted self-concepts of participants, offering insights for adult-education scholars and practitioners interested in understanding their self-concept.
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Entry Date: 2026
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