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Direct linkLeung, Angela; Chi, Iris; Chiang, Vico – Educational Gerontology, 2008
This paper reports the results of two semistructured focus group interviews with 17 retirees that explore the issues these retirees perceived as central to their learning in later life (LLL). Focus is especially placed on the factors leading to their learning interests after retirement. A total of six themes (past experience in adulthood and…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Focus Groups, Interests, Learning Experience
Leung, Angela; Chi, Iris; Chow, Nelson; Chan, Kin Sun; Chou, Kee Lee – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The Chinese Value of Learning Scale (CVLS) is a 5-item instrument for assessing the value of learning in Chinese culture. The psychometric properties of CVLS were investigated in a convenient sample of 583 Chinese soon-to-be-aged adults in Hong Kong. CVLS possesses high internal consistency and exhibited satisfactory short-term test-retest…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics, Learning Experience
Leung, Angela; Lui, Yu-Hon; Chi, Iris – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2005
In a world with increasing numbers of older adults and a worldwide emphasis placed on lifelong learning, it is crucial to examine and formulate appropriate policy for learning in later life (LLL). Hong Kong has a rapidly aging population, which is projected to double within the next 25 years. However, lifelong learning for the elderly has yet to…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning, Learning Motivation
