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The significance of educational activeness among the elderly in a social and psychological context
The significance of educational activeness among the elderly in a social and psychological context

Author(s): Aleksandra Marcinkiewicz-Wilk
Subject(s): Adult Education, Sociology of Education
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: old age; learning; educational activeness; education; information society; adaptation to old age

Summary/Abstract: Aim. The aim of this article is to show the significance of educational activeness among the elderly in the context of its adaptation to the ageing process itself (the psychological aspect), as well as to a rapidly changing society defined by technological progress (the social aspect). Method. The article has been formulated with the aid of critical literature on the subject Conclusion. Educational activeness is crucial in late adulthood. On the one hand it is an important element in allowing the elderly to adapt to a new stage of life, and on the other hand to keep up with a rapidly changing society, defined in the literature as the information society.

  • Issue Year: 10/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 68-75
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English
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