Participation in learning and wellbeing among older adults

Jenkins, Andrew

doi:10.1080/02601370.2011.570876

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“…The majority of participants reported a high level of psychological well-being in the PGWBI with a mean global score of 85.74 out of 110. These findings suggest the positive role that communitybased public continuing education programs play for promoting healthy and active aging, while confirming the benefits of older adults' social engagement and lifelong learning on their health and well-being that was found in previous research (Field, 2009;Gilmour, 2012;Jenkins, 2011;Sabates & Hammond, 2008). In addition, the most interesting finding was that our logistic regression analysis indicated a positive association between the duration of participation and the level of psychological well-being of older adults; the longer a person continues learning in the same course, the higher the level of psychological well-being they reported regardless of subject type.…”

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“…This finding overlaps with the findings of Leung and Liu's (2011) study, which underscored the significant effect of continuation of learning on older adults' well-being. This result also supports the concept of the "long-term sustaining effect" that educational and leisure activities may have for older adults' well-being (Jenkins, 2011).…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Nevertheless, only a limited number of studies have focused on late adulthood to empirically examine the connection between older adults' continuous participation in educational activities, their well-being, and their health (Jenkins, 2011;Leung & Liu, 2011). Leung and Liu's (2011) study, which examined the relationships between lifelong learning, quality of life, and the self-efficacy of older adults in China, found that it was not the amount but the continuation of learning that significantly affected older adults' well-being.…”

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“…Leung and Liu's (2011) study, which examined the relationships between lifelong learning, quality of life, and the self-efficacy of older adults in China, found that it was not the amount but the continuation of learning that significantly affected older adults' well-being. Jenkins's (2011) study, which used the data from a national longitudinal study of aging in the UK, compared the long-term effects of participation in three different types of learning on the subjective well-being of older adults. The study found that "for older adults it is the sometimes disparaged leisure courses rather than narrowly focused vocational courses that are most likely to sustain and enhance well-being over time" (Jenkins, 2011, p. 414).…”

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The Association Between Lifelong Learning and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults: Implications for Interdisciplinary Health Promotion in an Aging Society

Narushima

Liu

Diestelkamp

2013

Activities, Adaptation & Aging

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Section: Discussion and Implications For Policy And Practicesupporting

confidence: 81%

Section: Discussion and Implications For Policy And Practicesupporting

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confidence: 99%

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The Association Between Lifelong Learning and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults: Implications for Interdisciplinary Health Promotion in an Aging Society

Narushima

Liu

Diestelkamp

2013

Activities, Adaptation & Aging

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“…Considering the effects of education and learning opportunity in these situations adds further layers of complexity as the link between participation in learning and health is not clear-cut. There is evidence that some forms of learning, in particular those that are not formal or job-related, such as music, arts and evening classes, enhance well-being, but learning can also undermine psychological well-being (Jenkins, 2011). Focussing specifically on the relationship between health and employment shows that the quality of work, biological, economic and social factors are crucial (Beck et al, 2008, Beck andQuinn, 2011).…”

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Older and younger workers: the equalling effects of health

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Quinn²

2012

Education + Training

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Older and younger workers, the equalling effects of health Abstract Purpose:The paper considers the statistical evidence on the effects that ill health has on labour market participation and opportunities for younger and older workers in the East Midlands. Design/methodology/approach:A statistical analysis of LFS data was undertaken to demonstrate that health issues affect older and younger workers alike. This has an equalling effect on labour market opportunities, which should reduce any potential for intergenerational conflict within the workforce. Findings:Although health problems that limit activities and affect the amount and kind of work an individual can undertake increase with age, there are high levels of ill health of these kinds within all age groups, including the youngest workers. Research limitations/implications:The regional statistical analysis can only provide indications, and further research is required to differentiate which groups of younger and older workers suffer from which types of illnesses as this has direct implications for their employment. Practical implications:A more direct consideration of health in employment, education and training policy is required to enable the development of healthy and long-term working lives that benefit individuals and the economy. Social implications:The consideration of the effects of health issues on the labour market should lead to a reconsideration of the rhetoric, and the reality of intergenerational conflict. There might be less reason for such competition than is generally perceived. Originality/value:The paper considers intergenerational conflict in a labour market context and suggests that health issues have an equalising effect for the relative positions of older and younger workers.

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Education and its Role in Wellbeing

Soulsby

2014

Wellbeing

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There is powerful evidence of how engagement in educational and learning opportunities in later life enhances wellbeing. However, the nature of this evidence varies, with the strongest and most emotive examples being those provided by learners themselves. Alongside this is a realization, when mapping the huge range of opportunities being created by practitioners right across Europe and the wider world, that there are thousands of policy makers, funders, managers, teachers, and facilitators who believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of the learning that they offer. Evidence from scientific research has also increased dramatically recently. This chapter will examine that evidence but also explore some of the reasons why it has been necessary to emphasize it. This is due to the changing economic climate, but countered by more and more opportunities in recent years for older people to engage in education. Exploring these diverse examples across Europe and the policy papers that sometimes underpin their development reveals the range of players collaborating for the better development of educational opportunities to enhance wellbeing. However, to better undertake this systematically there requires to be mutual understanding of the terms we use, such as lifelong learning and education. As these definitions will indicate the desire to allow the learner to have ownership of their learning it is appropriate to consider who actually owns the definition of “wellbeing” and similar expressions commonly used today.

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Participation in learning and wellbeing among older adults

Cited by 98 publications

References 20 publications

The Association Between Lifelong Learning and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults: Implications for Interdisciplinary Health Promotion in an Aging Society

The Association Between Lifelong Learning and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults: Implications for Interdisciplinary Health Promotion in an Aging Society

Older and younger workers: the equalling effects of health

Education and its Role in Wellbeing

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