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Aim
To identify, describe and produce an analysis of the interacting
factors which influence the learning choices of adult returners,
and to develop associated theory.
Objectives
The research seeks to determine:
1. The nature, extent and effect of psychological influences on
choices, including a desire to achieve personal goals or meet
individual needs.
2. The nature, extent and effect of sociological influences on
choices, including background, personal and social expectations,
previous educational experience and social role.
3. The nature and influence of individual perceptions of
courses, institutions and subject, and how these relate to
self-perception and concept of self.
4. The influence on choice of a number of variables such as
age, gender, ethnicity and social class.
5. The role and possible influence of significant others on
choice, such as advice and guidance workers, peers, relatives
and employers.
6. The nature and extent of possible influences on choice of
available provision, institutional advertising and marketing.
7. The nature and extent of possible influences on choice of
mode of study, teaching methods and type of course.
8. How and to what extent influencing factors change as
adults re-enter and progress through their chosen route.
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