Motivations and Barriers for Adult Learner Achievement: Recommendations for Institutions of Higher Education
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| Title: | Motivations and Barriers for Adult Learner Achievement: Recommendations for Institutions of Higher Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bellare, Yamini (ORCID |
| Source: | Adult Learning. Feb 2023 34(1):30-39. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Adult Students, Higher Education, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Barriers, Continuing Education, Employers, Incentives, Career Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Certificates, College Choice |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10451595211059574 |
| ISSN: | 1045-1595 2162-4070 |
| Abstract: | Recent trends in higher education indicate a steady increase in the number of adult and non-traditional learners returning to complete college degrees. Though higher education can provide numerous economic and career enhancement opportunities, adult learners experience several challenges when they return to college. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to gather and analyze data from employees from companies in the Midwest to determine the challenges and motivations of adult learners who plan to return to higher education. The results highlight that it is important for institutions of higher education to collaborate with employers to identify ways to modify their student recruitment methods to attract more adult student learners and identify supportive resources to help them complete their degrees successfully. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1362159 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Recent trends in higher education indicate a steady increase in the number of adult and non-traditional learners returning to complete college degrees. Though higher education can provide numerous economic and career enhancement opportunities, adult learners experience several challenges when they return to college. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to gather and analyze data from employees from companies in the Midwest to determine the challenges and motivations of adult learners who plan to return to higher education. The results highlight that it is important for institutions of higher education to collaborate with employers to identify ways to modify their student recruitment methods to attract more adult student learners and identify supportive resources to help them complete their degrees successfully. |
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| ISSN: | 1045-1595 2162-4070 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10451595211059574 |
