Examining Adult Learning Through the Lens of Culture: A U.S. Perspective

Abstract

This paper examines adult learning within United States based journals through the lens of culture. Four thematic areas from the literature are highlighted. These themes include: critically examining one's own and others' cultural stories; utilizing sociocultural approaches to facilitate or guide adult learning; developing and maintaining dialog; and incorporating strategies to improve people's cultural awareness and competency. Implications for practice are addressed throughout. A concluding discussion suggests areas for future research.

Effectiveness of Online Food-Safety Educational Programs: A Systematic Review, Random-Effects Meta-Analysis, and Thematic Synthesis

“…The effect of cultural factors has also been explored in studies on workplace food safety culture and argued to be considered in studies on behavior change [ 74 , 75 ]. Additionally, sociocultural approaches in adult education emphasize how the social, cultural, and political environments influence adult learning and development [ 76 , 77 ]. It is important to recognize that many of the findings from these studies may not be best extrapolated to other settings without appropriately considering differences in culture and environment underlying these different populations.…”