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Exploring the association of learning participation with the quality of life of older Chinese adults: A mixed methods approach

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The study aims to investigate the association of learning participation with the quality of life (QoL) in older Chinese adults, verifying how the differing types of learning activity participation may influence their QoL. We conducted two studies to gain a better understanding of learning participation and QoL among adults over 55 years of age. In the first study, we conducted five focus groups among 43 older adults about their understanding of learning benefits and their general well-being. In a second study, we assessed the QoL using the EUROHIS-QOL 8-item index, while learning participation was measured through a questionnaire addressing the frequency of involvement in educational activities among 579 Chinese older adults. The results indicate that being engaged in learning activities in old age has the potential to increase the QoL of older adults. Moreover, in contrast to non-formal learning, the results of the hierarchical linear regression model demonstrate that both informal and formal learning have a significant positive influence on QoL. The paper concludes by discussing the implications for research and practice pertaining to the encouragement of learning participation in later life.
Tijdschrift: Educational Gerontology
ISSN: 0360-1277
Issue: 5-6
Volume: 44
Pagina's: 378-390
Jaar van publicatie:2018
Trefwoorden:learning, participation
  • VABB Id: c:vabb:465513
  • WoS Id: 000439726500009
  • Scopus Id: 85048822646
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2018.1481185
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-4196-5082/work/55205732
  • ORCID: /0000-0003-4999-5902/work/68876924
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-2992-7323/work/88148190
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-1336-5274/work/93243296
BOF-keylabel:ja
BOF-publication weight:0.1
CSS-citation score:1
Auteurs:International
Authors from:Higher Education
Toegankelijkheid:Closed