Problemy edukacyjne seniorów z Górnego Śląska na tle poczucia sensu życia w społeczeństwie wiedzy
Educational problems of seniors from Upper Silesia against the sense of life in the knowledge-based society
Author(s): Grażyna KempaSubject(s): Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: senior; Upper Silesia; educational problems; sense of live; knowledge-based society
Summary/Abstract: The main issue raised in this article is the problems of elderly persons from Upper Silesia. The author presents them in the context of the meaning of life of seniors in the knowledge-based society. Then, she analyses and evaluates it in the light of the output of gerontology and psychology of an adult. The results of her empirical research suggest the need for education of people in the middle age to prepare them for old age. Then, according to Grażyna Kempa, the next generation of seniors will be aware of their own needs in live actively engaged in education.
Journal: Chowanna
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 39 (2)
- Page Range: 415-428
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish