Rethinking Adult Learner Persistence: Implications for Counselors

Rethinking Adult Learner Persistence: Implications for Counselors

The authors examined adult learner persistence in higher education by exploring student perspectives regarding the obstacles that blocked their attendance and the motivators that contributed to their tenacity in pursuing their academic goals over a period of time. Results suggest implications for co...

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Veröffentlicht in:Adultspan journal 2001-09, Vol.3 (2), p.88-100
Hauptverfasser: Hensley, Laura G., Kinser, Kevin
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
College students
Persistence
Psychological aspects
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Zusammenfassung:The authors examined adult learner persistence in higher education by exploring student perspectives regarding the obstacles that blocked their attendance and the motivators that contributed to their tenacity in pursuing their academic goals over a period of time. Results suggest implications for counselors who work with adult learners in colleges and universities.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2001.tb00110.x