THE VALUE ORIENTATIONS OF OLDER ADULTS TOWARD EDUCATION

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Abstract
Community colleges and technical institutes are enrolling increasing numbers of adults of all ages. Those in the 60+ age category possess value orientations toward education that are quite different from those of younger adults. The identification and recognition of these differences should result in relevant, purposive programming for them. Institutional characteristics that attract older adults are also important considerations for educators planning to meet their needs. The older adults' value orientation toward education and those institutional characteristics that attract them to continue educational pursuits are identified and discussed.