In this article, we will explore Finnish adult graduates' social positioning in relation to age
and ageing, and the new discursive framing of employability that is firmly expressed in …

The cultural and social contexts of aging have changed a great deal during the last two
decades and aging experiences have become more differentiated. However, pervasive age …

This study investigates the educational attainment of an aging workforce from the
perspective of educational credentialing. The research questions are defined as follows …

The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of higher education in mid-life from the
perspective of life course agency. Studies concerning the benefits of degree-oriented higher …

This book closely interrogates the construct of identity and the role it plays in career
development. It provides guidance for HRD practitioners and researchers who create career …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of library resources and services
by degree-seeking older adult students (aged 50 years and over) and it is driven by the role …

Yliopisto-opintojen suoritustahtia on yritetty nopeuttaa jo vuosikymmeniä. Oletuksena on
ollut, että pitkissä opiskeluajoissa on kysymys opiskelijoiden saamattomuudesta ja …

Abstract The United States is an aging nation and this trend is predicted to continue. Parallel
to a population increasing in number and age, is a broadened interest in lifelong learning …

Older mature aged students are a significantly under-researched group in many areas. This
research investigated the motivations and experiences of students undertaking …

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