Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Yes I Need Help! A Day in the Journey of Adult Learners Pursuing Higher Education: A Caribbean Perspective |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Hunter-Johnson, Yvonne, Smith, Sharlene |
| Source: |
Commission for International Adult Education. 2015. |
| Availability: |
Commission for International Adult Education. Available from: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. 10111 Martin Luther King Junior Highway Suite 200C, Bowie, MD 20720. Tel: 301-459-6261; Fax: 301-459-6241; e-mail: office@aaace.org; e-mail: aaace10@aol.com; Web site: http://www.aaace.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66765 |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2015 |
| Document Type: |
Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Adult Education |
| Descriptors: |
Adult Learning, Adult Students, Nontraditional Students, Barriers, Access to Education, Higher Education, Student Needs, Paying for College, Family Influence, Student Employment, Time Management, Psychological Patterns, Institutional Characteristics, Social Support Groups, Foreign Countries, Interviews, Student Characteristics, Student Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Structured Interviews |
| Geographic Terms: |
Bahamas |
| Abstract: |
Within more recent years, there has been a gravitation of non-traditional adult learners to higher education. Despite the motivational factors associated with this decision, it is evident that compared to the traditional learner, the non-traditional learner journey in higher education is equipped with numerous barriers. Such barriers can hinder or delay the process of completing higher education. On this premise, it is crucial that adequate support systems are not only identified but utilized while pursuing higher education. This qualitative study explored the perceived barriers of 100 non-traditional adults who pursued or attempted to pursue higher education and the support systems needed for them to be successful. The major themes that emerged as influential barriers were (a) financial, (b) family, (c) work, (d) time management, (e) psychosocial and (f) institutional. Regarding support systems needed to ensure success, the major themes that emerged were: (a) family, (b) spirituality, (c) friends, and (d) work. This study has practical implications for the adult learner, adult educator and higher education institution. [For full proceedings, see ED570489.] |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
28 |
| Entry Date: |
2015 |
| Accession Number: |
ED570503 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
