Participation Motives of Older Adults in Higher Education: The Elderhostel Experience

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Elderhostel, an innovative on-campus educational experience for older adults, has grown exponentially since its beginning in 1975. This study investigated the motivations for initial and returning participation among a statewide survey sample of 496 elderhostelers. Results indicated that opportunities for acquiring new knowledge, traveling to new places, and trying new experiences were most often cited. Differences in motivation between new and returning elderhostelers were also found and their implications for expanding educational opportunities for older adult learners are discussed.

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