Amidst the fourth industrial revolution, marked by swift technological advancements and
changing economic environments, lifelong learning has risen as an essential cornerstone …

The shift to a knowledge society has transformed the way we live and work, which is
especially challenging to adults with low education levels. Adult education could be the …

The participation of adults in lifelong learning has undergone significant development in the
last few years, with the percentage of adults participating in non-formal education (NFE) …

This study explores the relation between risk of job automation and participation in adult
education and training (AET) and examines variation in that relation across welfare regimes …

The study deals with strategies for legitimising non-participation in adult education and
training (AET) in groups of people with the lowest levels of participation: low-educated …

Despite its importance for career development, previous cross-sectional studies have shown
that individuals are reluctant to consider continuing education (CE) engagement because of …

The study deals with the perceived reasons for nonparticipation in adult learning and
education (ALE), drawing on existing research concerning the motivation for lifelong …

Denmark, Sweden and Finland represent the Nordic welfare state model that in a historical
perspective has put a heavy emphasis on the role of education in enhancing active societal …

The literature on educational choices and participation has tended to focus on youth and to
some extent on older adults, with little attention to the group in between. This paper therefore …

Lifelong education and learning has remained one of the highest prioritised topics for
countries, political bodies, and enterprises for several decades while also representing a …