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Lee, Jung Min; Rogers, Aracelis; Young, William – Adult Learning, 2018
The purpose of this study was to identify selected characteristics of current Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members in Florida and then compare the results between Florida and non-Florida institutes. This study was primarily quantitative and employed the Demographic and Behavioral Trends Survey (DBTS) with the addition of four…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Individual Characteristics, Adult Education, Retirement
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Hansen, Robert Jack; Brady, E. Michael; Thaxton, Steven P. – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2016
The number of lifelong learning institutes (LLIs) is growing across the United States and it is important for educational planners and administrators to know about current demographic and behavioral characteristics of program participants. A 14-question survey was administered via SurveyMonkey to members who use computers in eight Osher Lifelong…
Descriptors: Group Membership, Profiles, Demography, Lifelong Learning
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Williamson, Kirsty; Bannister, Marion; Makin, Lynne; Johanson, Graeme; Schauder, Don; Sullivan, Jen – Australian Library Journal, 2006
Baby boomers are epitomised by the phrase "wanting it now". This large group of the population is better educated, more technologically literate, generally wealthier than any previous generation and has high expectations of quality services and products. Just as they have led other social revolutions, baby boomers are expected to revolutionise the…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Baby Boomers, Individual Characteristics, Retirement