The Older Student as an Undergraduate.

Kasworm, Carol E.

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ERIC Number: EJ235849

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1980

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The Older Student as an Undergraduate.

Kasworm, Carol E.

Adult Education, v31 n1 p30-47 Fall 1980

Reports on a study of the intellectual and socio-emotional orientations of younger and older (over 26 years) undergraduate students. Describes a typology of characteristics of the two groups and discusses the effects of age, circumstances, and prior life experiences upon student motivation and learning. (SK)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Adult Students, Emotional Adjustment, Higher Education, Individual Development, Maturity (Individuals), Social Adjustment, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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