LIFELONG LEARNING BARRIERS: A THEORETICAL RESEARCH

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 4, 164 - 180, 30.12.2023

Mehmet Serdar Günen , Ömer Faruk Vural

Abstract

Being a lifelong learner for the whole life is an essential objective for an adult. However, it is not easy to achieve because of certain factors. These factors are defined as "barriers" in the literature. Every adult may have encountered some of these barriers to some extent in their life. Types of these barriers or the level of effect may show differences. This study is a theoretical research that aims to present these barriers in the light of related literature. In other words, the current research discusses the obstacles to lifelong learning identified in the literature. It provides an overview of the factors preventing adults from participating in lifelong learning activities. As a result, the barriers mentioned in the related literature were listed as lack of interest and motivation, lack of time, being too old, cost, family constraints, socio-economic group, and lack of self-confidence.

Keywords

Lifelong learning, lifelong learning barriers, theoretical research

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